Chemistry-(general)
NEET Chemistry (general) Assertion Reason Question
Type: Assertion Reason-assertion-Hard-Class 11
Assertion (A): The formation of NaCl involves the transfer of an electron from sodium to chlorine. | Reason (R): The electrostatic attraction between Na+ and Cl- ions results in the formation of an ionic bond in NaCl.
A
Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
B
Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.
C
A is true, but R is false.
D
A is false, but R is true.
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
The NCERT context explains that the formation of NaCl is due to the transfer of an electron from sodium to chlorine, resulting in Na+ and Cl- ions. The electrostatic attraction between these ions leads to an ionic bond.
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