Given below are two statements: One is labelled as Assertion $A$ and the other labelled as Reason $R$.
Assertion $A$: During the boiling of water having temporary hardness,$Mg(HCO_3)_2$ is converted to $MgCO_3$.
Reason $R$: The solubility product of $Mg(OH)_2$ is greater than that of $MgCO_3$.
In the light of the above statements,choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below.

  • A
    Both $A$ and $R$ are true but $R$ is not the correct explanation of $A$.
  • B
    $A$ is true but $R$ is false.
  • C
    Both $A$ and $R$ are true and $R$ is the correct explanation of $A$.
  • D
    $A$ is false but $R$ is true.

Explore More

Similar Questions

What is "Calgon"? Give its molecular formula.

The $O-H$ bond length in $H_2O$ in the gas phase is: (in $pm$)

Assertion $(A)$ : $NaCl$ is less soluble in heavy water than in ordinary water.
Reason $(R)$ : Dielectric constant of ordinary water is more than that of heavy water.
The correct answer is

Which one of the following methods is most suitable for preparing deionized water?

Plumbosolvency is a health hazard in the transportation of

Vedclass Products

For Students

Vedclass Test Series

Mock tests in real JEE/NEET style with performance analysis. 5-day free trial.

Start Free Trial
For Teachers

Exam Paper Generator

Generate Set A/B/C/D exam papers from 7.5L+ questions in 2 minutes. 3 chapters free.

Try Free
For Institutes

Online Exam Module

Live online exams with unlimited students, 360° analytics & white-label branding.

See Demo