Chemistry-(general)
NEET Chemistry (general) Assertion Reason Question
Type: Assertion Reason-assertion-Easy-Class 12
Assertion (A): Copper cannot liberate hydrogen from non-oxidising acids. | Reason (R): The positive standard electrode potential of copper is due to its high energy transformation to Cu2+ ions not being compensated by hydration enthalpy.
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 NCERT context mentions that copper's inability to liberate hydrogen from acids is due to its positive standard electrode potential, which is not compensated by hydration enthalpy.
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