Assertion :pH of a solution of CH3COOH decreases on dilution. Reason: On dilution, degree of ionization of CH3COOH increases.
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 D Assertion is incorrect but Reason is correct pH of a solution of CH3COOHshould increase on dilution as it is a weak electrolyte. On dilution, the degree of ionization of CH3COOH increases but the concentration of H+ decreases due to increasing volume.