Chemistry · Electrochemistry
Two statements are given - one labelled Assertion (A) and the other labelled as Reason (R). Select the correct answer from the codes given below. Assertion (A): Electrolysis of aqueous NaCl gives H2 at the cathode and Cl2 at the anode. Reason (R): Chlorine has a higher oxidation potential than H2O.
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- 1Assertion (A) is false, but Reason (R) is true.
- 2Assertion (A) is true, but Reason (R) is false.✓
- 3Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, but Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of Assertion (A).
- 4Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of Assertion (A).
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Assertion (A) is true, but Reason (R) is false.
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