Assertion :A lead cation can be detected by the addition of sodium hydroxide solution. Reason: On addition of sodium hydroxide solution (soluble salt solution of lead in water) forms soluble hydroxide solutions.
A
Both Assertion and Reason are correct and Reason is the correct explanation for Assertion
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B
Both Assertion and Reason are correct but Reason is not the correct explanation for Assertion
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C
Assertion is correct but Reason is incorrect
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D
Assertion is incorrect but Reason is correct
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Solution
The correct option is C Assertion is correct but Reason is incorrect A lead cation can be detected by the formation of white precipitate of Pb(OH)2 which insoluble in excess of it due to the formation of Na2PbO2.