Assertion :Transition metals are poor reducing agents. Reason: Transition metals form numerous alloys with other metals.
Read the above assertion and reason and choose the correct option 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
Both Assertion and Reason are incorrect
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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 In actual practice, transition metals react with acid very slowly and act as poor reducing agents. This is due to the protection of metal as a result of the formation of thin oxide protective film. Further, their poor tendency as reducing agent is due to high ionisation energy, high heat of vaporisation and low heat of hydration.