Assertion :Some alkali metals form solid bicarbonates. Reason: LiHCO3 exists in aqueous solution.
Read the above assertion and reason and choose the correct statement regarding it.
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 B Both Assertion and Reason are correct but Reason is not the correct explanation for Assertion. Alkali metal bicarbonates are solid bicarbonates.
Because of the high hydration energy of Li,LiHCO3 exists in aqueous solution.