Assertion:Chromium plating is done on many objects like car parts, wheel rims and bath taps.
Reason:The chromed layer can be decorative, provide corrosion resistance, ease cleaning procedures, or increase surface hardness.
Both the statement are correct and explains the assertion. Chromium avoids corrosion and increase the hardness thus increasing the life of the iron materials like rims and car parts. It can be decorative, provide corrosion resistance, ease cleaning procedures, or increase surface hardness.