NEETChemistrySolutions
Given below are two statements; one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason(R). Assertion (A) : Cooking time is reduced in pressure cooker. Reason (R) : Boiling point of liquid inside the pressure cooker is raised. In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :
Options
- ABoth (A) and (R) are correct but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
- B(A) is correct but (R) is not correct.
- C(A) is not correct but (R) is correct.
- DBoth (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
Correct answer
D. Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
Step-by-step solution
- Assertion (A): "Cooking time is reduced in a pressure cooker." This is correct. Pressure cookers cook food faster than conventional methods. - Reason (R): "Boiling point of liquid inside the pressure cooker is raised." This is also correct. In a pressure cooker, the increase in pressure raises the boiling point of water, allowing food to cook at a higher temperature, which reduces cooking time. Since both statements are correct and (R) explains why (A) is true, the best choice is (4).