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Assertion :Statement − 1 : H2SO4 is more viscous than water. Reason: Statement − 2 : In H2SO4, sulphur has highest oxidation state.

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Statement 1 is true, Statement 2 is true and Statement 2 is correct explanation for Statement 1.
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Statement 1 is true, Statement 2 is true and Statement 2 is NOT the correct explanation for Statement 1.
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Statement 1 is true, Statement 2 is false.
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Statement 1 is false, Statement 2 is true.
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The correct option is B Statement 1 is true, Statement 2 is true and Statement 2 is NOT the correct explanation for Statement 1.
In H2SO4, sulphur has highest oxidation state (VI). This is because there is hydrogen bonding between H2SO4 molecules. Hence it has a associated structure and due to this H2SO4 is viscous.

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