Question

Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion $A$ and the other is labelied as Reason $R$
Assertion A : The alkali metals and their salts impart characteristic colour to reducing flame.
Reason R : Alkali metals can be detected using flame tests.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below is

• A. $A$ is not correct but $R$ is correct
• B. Both $A$ and $R$ are correct but $R$ is NOT the correct explanation of $A$
• C. Both $A$ and $R$ are correct and $R$ is the correct explanation of $A$
• D. $A$ is correct but $R$ is not correct

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

The alkali metals and their salts impart characteristic colour to oxidizing flame.