Question

Given below are two statements one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R:
Assertion A :The amphoteric nature of water is explained by using Lewis acid/base concept.
Reason R : Water acts as an acid with $N{H}_3$ and as a base with $H_{2}S$.
In the light of the above statements choose the correct answer from the options given below :

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

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

Correct answer is (d) A is false but R is true.