Question

Assertion (A): CHCI3 is stored in dark bottles. Reason (R): CHCl3 is oxidised in dark.
In the light of above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below

पर्याय

• If both Assertion and Reason are correct and the Reason is a correct explanation of the Assertion.

• If both Assertion and Reason are correct but Reason is not a correct explanation of the Assertion.

• If the Assertion is correct but Reason is incorrect.

• If both the Assertion and Reason are incorrect.

Answer 1

If the Assertion is correct but Reason is incorrect.

Explanation: 

CHCl₃ is stored in dark bottles to prevent oxidation of CHCI₃ in presence of sunlight.