Statement I: A solution consists of solvent and solute.

Statement II: The component that is present in lesser quantity is called solute.

Both the statements are correct.

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Both the statement are incorrect.

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Only statement I is correct.

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Only statement II is correct.

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Solution

The correct option is A Both the statements are correct.
A solution is formed by dissolving one substance into another. The component present in more quantity is a solvent and the one present in lesser quantity is known as a solute.
For example, in lemonade, small amount of lemon juice is added to a lot of water. Hence, in this case, lemon juice is the solute and water is the solvent.

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Statement I: A solution consists of solvent and solute. Statement II: The component that is present in lesser quantity is called solute.

Statement I: A solution consists of solvent and solute.

Statement II: The component that is present in lesser quantity is called solute.