Question

Assertion: An aqueous solution of alcohol fails to conduct electricity.

Reason: Alcohol is an organic compound.

• A. Both assertion and reason are correct and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.
• B. Both assertion and reason are correct but the reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.
• C. The assertion is correct but the reason is incorrect
• D. The assertion is incorrect but the reason is correct.

Answer 1

The correct option is B

Both assertion and reason are correct but the reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.

Explanation for the assertion statement:

This statement is true because:-

1. For the conductance of electricity in a solution, the movement of ions is necessary.
2. The aqueous solution of alcohol does not have free-floating ions which can cause the conduction of electricity.

Explanation for the reason statement:

1. Alcohol is found in organisms and organic matter and thus is an organic compound.
2. The dissociation of alcohol in an aqueous medium is very low that's why the conduction is low.
3. The given reason is not the correct explanation for the assertion.

Therefore, both assertion and reason are correct but the reason is not the correct explanation for the assertion.

Hence, option B is correct.