Chemistry-Functional Group Tests

NEET Chemistry Functional Group Tests Assertion Reason Question

Type: Assertion Reason-assertion-Easy-Class 12

Assertion (A): Addition of barium chloride to an aqueous solution of sulphate ions results in the formation of a white precipitate. | Reason (R): Barium sulphate formed is insoluble in concentrated hydrochloric acid.

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

Both the assertion and reason are true. The formation of a white precipitate of barium sulphate is due to its insolubility in concentrated hydrochloric acid, as described in the NCERT context.

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