Question

Assertion (A): Carbon and its compounds are our major sources of fuels.

Reason (R): Most of the carbon compounds on burning release a large amount of heat and light.

विकल्प

• Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of the Assertion (A).

• Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of the Assertion (A). 

• Assertion (A) is true, but Reason (R) is false. 

• Assertion (A) is false, but Reason (R) is true.

Answer 1

Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of the Assertion (A).

Explanation:

Carbon-based fuels, including coal, petroleum, and natural gas, provide significant amounts of heat and light when burned. This makes them an extremely efficient energy source.