Question
Easy

Read the statements given below and choose the correct option : Assertion (A): It is recommended that acid should be added to water for diluting the acid and not vice-versa. Reason (R) : Dilution of acid is a highly exothermic reaction.

1
Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is correct explanation of (A).
2
Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not correct explanation of (A).
3
(A) is true but (R) is false.
4
Both (A) and (R) are false.
Question Details
Time to Solve: 12
Exam: CTET
Level/Paper: CTET_P2
Chapter: Acids, Bases, and Salts
Topic: Introduction
Correct Answer
Option A
Explanation

The correct answer is Option 1: Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A). 1. Explanation for Option 1: - Assertion (A): It is recommended that acid should be added to water for diluting the acid and not vice-versa. This statement is true. When diluting an acid, it is crucial to add the acid to water rather than adding water to the acid. ThisтАжRead More

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