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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