Chemistry-Ionic Bond
NEET Chemistry Ionic Bond Assertion Reason Question
Type: Assertion Reason-assertion-Easy-Class 11
Assertion (A): The ammonium ion, NH4+, is an exception to the general rule of cations being derived from metallic elements. | Reason (R): Ammonium ion is made up of two non-metallic elements.
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 states that most ionic compounds have cations derived from metallic elements, but ammonium ion is an exception as it is made up of two non-metallic elements, explaining why it is an exception.
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