JEE Main20231 Feb 2023Morning ShiftChemistryHydrogenActual
Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R Assertion A: Hydrogen is an environment friendly fuel. Reason R: Atomic number of hydrogen is 1 and it is a very light element. In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below
Options
- AA is true but R is false
- BBoth A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A
- CA is false but R is true
- DBoth A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
Correct answer
B. Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A
Step-by-step solution
No pollution occurs by combustion of hydrogen and it has very low density. Combustion of hydrogen produces water by the following reaction: 2 H 2 ( g )   +   O 2 ( g )   →     2   H 2 O ( g )