JEE Main202124 Feb 2021Evening ShiftChemistryHydrogenActual
Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R. Assertion A: Hydrogen is the most abundant element in the Universe, but it is not the most abundant gas in the troposphere. Reason R: Hydrogen is the lightest element. In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Options
- ABoth A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A
- BBoth A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
- CA is true but R is false
- DA is false but R true
Correct answer
B. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
Step-by-step solution
Most abundant gas in the atmosphere is hydrogen. It is the primary gas present in the stars. Hydrogen fuses to Helium and it fuels the stars.