Chemistry-(general)
NEET Chemistry (general) Assertion Reason Question
Type: Assertion Reason-assertion-Easy-Class 11
Assertion (A): A triple bond consists of three shared electron pairs between atoms.
Reason (R): A triple bond is represented by three lines in the Lewis dot structure.
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
In the NCERT context, it is stated that a triple bond involves three shared electron pairs and is represented by three lines in Lewis dot structures, thus making R the correct explanation for A.
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