Chemistry-(general)
NEET Chemistry (general) Assertion Reason Question
Type: Assertion Reason-assertion-Medium-Class 11
Assertion (A): In the reaction Na + H2O → NaOH + H2, sodium is oxidized. | Reason (R): The half-reaction 2 Na (s) → 2 Na+ (g) + 2e− shows the loss of electrons by sodium.
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.
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
The assertion states that sodium is oxidized, which is true as it loses electrons. The reason correctly explains this by showing the half-reaction where sodium loses electrons.
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