Chemistry-(general)
NEET Chemistry (general) Assertion Reason Question
Type: Assertion Reason-assertion-Hard-Class 11
Assertion (A): In the reaction of sodium with hydrogen, the sodium atoms are oxidized. | Reason (R): The half-reaction 2 Na (s) → 2 Na⁺ (g) + 2e⁻ represents the gain of electrons by sodium atoms.
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 C
Detailed Explanation
Assertion is true because sodium is oxidized by losing electrons. The reason is false because the given half-reaction represents the loss of electrons, not gain.
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