Multiple choice

Directions: In the following question, there are two statements labelled as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Mark your answer as : (a) if both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A. (b) if both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A. (c) if A is true but R is false. (d) if A is false but R is true. (e) if both A and R are false. Assertion: Heat of neutralisation of HF is more than that of HCl by NaOH. Reason: HF is stronger acid than HCl.

  1. (a)

  2. (b)

  3. (c)

  4. (d)

  5. (e)

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C Correct answer
Explanation

This option is correct because heat of neutralization of HF is more than that of HCl by NaOH due to very high hydration energy of fluoride ions.