NEET2003Chemistrys Block ElementsActual
Assertion : Barium is not required for normal biological function in human. Reason : Barium does not show variable oxidation state.
Options
- AIf both assertion and reason are true and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion
- BIf both assertion and reason are true and the reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion
- CIf assertion is true but reason is false
- DIf both assertion and reason are false.
Correct answer
A. If both assertion and reason are true and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion
Step-by-step solution
Ba - (Xe) 6 s^2 It shows oxidation state of + II only.