Question

Two statements are given-one labeled Assertion (A) and the other labeled Reason(R). Select the correct answer to these questions from the codes (i), (ii), (iii) and (iv) as given below i) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of the assertion ii) Both A and R are true and R is not the correct explanation of the assertion iii) A is true but R is false iv) A is false but R is true Assertion: Calcium oxide reacts vigorously with water to produce calcium hydroxide, releasing a large amount of heat. Reason: The above reaction is a combination reaction as it gives only a single product.

Answer 1

Answer: i) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of the assertion

Explanation:

When Calcium Oxide (Quick lime) reacts with water, it is a very rigorous reaction that produces a lot of heat and may even boil the water or burn the skin if it comes into contact with it. The resulting compound is Calcium Hydroxide. The Assertion is therefore true.

A Combination reaction does indeed result in only a single product being created or formed after a reaction. The above reaction is indeed a Combination reaction due to the production of only one Compound being Calcium Hydroxide.