Question

Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R):

Assertion (A): A solution of table salt in a glass of water is homogeneous.

Reason (R): A solution having same composition throughout is heterogeneous.

In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

Options

• Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A.

• Both A and R are correct but R is NOT the correct explanation of A.

• A is correct but R is not correct.

• A is not correct but R is correct.

Answer 1

A is correct but R is not correct.

Explanation:

Reason is incorrect, but assertion is correct. A homogeneous solution is one that has the same composition throughout.