AIIMS2019Chemistry-Molecular Weight

AIIMS 2019 Chemistry Vapor Density Assertion Reason Question

Type: Assertion Reason-conceptual-Easy-Class 11

Assertion : Molecular weight of a compound is 180, if its vapour density is 90.

Reason : Molecular weight=vapour density2\text{Molecular weight} = \frac{\text{vapour density}}{2}

A

If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.

B

If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.

C

If assertion is true but reason is false.

D

If both assertion and reason are false.

Correct Answer

Option C

Detailed Explanation

The assertion is false because the molecular weight (M) of a compound is actually equal to twice its vapor density (VD) when expressed in the same units, as per the formula M=2×VDM = 2 \times VD. Therefore, the statement that molecular weight is twice the vapor density is incorrect. The reason is true because vapor density is defined as the mass of a certain volume of gas compared to the mass of an equal volume of hydrogen at the same temperature and pressure, highlighting the relationship between molecular weight and vapor density. Options (A) and (B) are incorrect because they incorrectly classify the truth values of the assertion and reason, while option (D) is incorrect as it states both are false.

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