Question

Assertion :$HCl\to H^{+}+C{l}^{-}$ is an ionization. Reason: The electron is initially shared between both atoms, thus the dissociation event into ions involves the transfer of an electron from one atom to the other.

• A. Both Assertion and Reason are correct and Reason is the correct explanation for Assertion
• B. Both Assertion and Reason are correct but Reason is not the correct explanation for Assertion
• C. Assertion is correct but Reason is incorrect
• D. Both Assertion and Reason are incorrect

Answer 1

The correct option is A Both Assertion and Reason are correct and Reason is the correct explanation for Assertion

$HCl\to H^{+}+{Cl}^{-}$ is ionization reaction because The electron is initially shared between both atoms, thus the ionization event into ions involves the transfer of an electron from one atom to the other.

Dissociation is a general process in which molecules (or ionic compounds such as salts, or complexes) separate or split into smaller particles such as atoms, ions or radicals, usually in a reversible manner.

Ionization is the process by which an atom or a molecule acquires a negative or positive charge by gaining or losing electrons to form ions. It does not split like in dissociation reaction.

Hence, both the statement are true and reason is correct explanation for assertion.