Question

Assertion (A): Iron (III) chloride is stored in a moisture proof container.

Reason (R): Iron (III) chloride is hygroscopic in nature.

विकल्प

• Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.

• Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.

• A is true but R is false.

• A is false but R is true.

Answer 1

A is true but R is false.

Explanation:

The assertion is true: iron (III) chloride must be kept dry because it absorbs moisture from the air and is highly deliquescent. The reason is false as stated: the provided text identifies it as deliquescent, not merely hygroscopic.