JEE Main202529 Jan 2025Evening ShiftChemistrySolutionsActual
Given below are two statements : Statement (I) : NaCl is added to the ice at 0^ C , present in the ice cream box to prevent the melting of ice cream. Statement (II) : On addition of NaCl to ice at 0^ C , there is a depression in freezing point. In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below :
Options
- ABoth Statement I and Statement II are false
- BStatement I is false but Statement II is true
- CStatement I is true but Statement II is false
- DBoth Statement I and Statement II are true
Correct answer
D. Both Statement I and Statement II are true
Step-by-step solution
A mixture of salt and ice is known as freezing mixture. Freezing mixture decreases freezing point of ice. Both statements are true.