Question

Assertion (A): Iron is represented by the symbol ‘Fe’.
Reason (R): The chemical symbol of iron is derived from its Latin name.

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

Answer 1

The correct option is C Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A

The chemical symbol of iron is derived from its Latin name, 'Ferrum'. The first and second letters of its Latin name are taken to write its symbol. Therefore, iron is represented as 'Fe'.