AIIMS2001Chemistry-Solubility

AIIMS 2001 Chemistry Miscibility Assertion Reason Question

Type: Assertion Reason-conceptual-Medium-Class 12

Assertion (A) : CHCl₃ and CH₃OH are miscible.

Reason (R) : One of them is polar.

A

If both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.

B

If both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.

C

If A is true but R is false.

D

If A is false but R is true.

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

CH₃OH is polar and can form hydrogen bonds with CHCl₃, making them miscible. However, the reason given is not the correct explanation for their miscibility.

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