Q. Given below are two statements : one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R). Assertion (A) : $\mathrm{Cu^{2+}}$ in water is more stable than $\mathrm{Cu^{+}}$. Reason (R) : Enthalpy of hydration for $\mathrm{Cu^{2+}}$ is much less than that of $\mathrm{Cu^{+}}$. In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below :
A) Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
B) (A) is correct but (R) is not correct.
C) (A) is not correct but (R) is correct.
D) Both (A) and (R) are correct but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
Explanation
The correct answer is Option A: Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)..
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Reviewed by Dr. Abubacker
Physics Educator & NEET/JEE Specialist
Ph.D. in Physics with 19+ years of teaching experience.