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Question
Assertion (A): Iron (III) chloride is stored in a moisture proof container.
Reason (R): Iron (III) chloride is hygroscopic in nature.
Options
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.
MCQ
Assertion and Reasoning
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Solution
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.
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