Question

Class 10ChemistryMetals and Non Metals

For two statements are given-one labelled Assertion (A) and the other labelled Reason (R). Select the correct answer to these questions from the codes (a), (b), (c) and (d) as given below:

(a) Both A and R are true, and R is correct explanation of the assertion.

(b) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of the assertion.

(c) A is true, but R is false.

(d) A is false, but R is true.

Assertion: C and N do not react with dil. HCI and dil. H2SO4.

Reason: Metals do not react with dil. HCI and dil. H2SO4.

Verified Answer

(c) A is true, but R is false.

Explanation:

Metals react with dilute HCI and dil. H2SO4. Non-metals do not react with dilute acids.