Chemistry-(general)
NEET Chemistry (general) Assertion Reason Question
Type: Assertion Reason-assertion-Easy-Class 12
Assertion (A): The boiling point of chloromethane is lower than that of bromomethane. | Reason (R): Boiling point increases with an increase in molecular mass.
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
According to the NCERT context, boiling point increases with increase in molecular mass, explaining why chloromethane (lower molecular mass) has a lower boiling point than bromomethane.
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