Statement 1: NaHSO3, is used in separation and purification of aldehydes. Statement 2: NaHSO3 is reducing agent.

Question

Statement 1: NaHSO3, is used in separation and purification of aldehydes. Statement 2: NaHSO3 is reducing agent. (A) If both Statement 1 and Statement 2 are true and the statement 2 is the correct explanation of the statement 1. (B) If both Statement 1 and Statement 2 are true but statement 2 is not the correct explanation of the statement 1. (C) If Statement 1 is true but Statement 2 is false. (D) If Statement 1 is false but Statement 2 is true.

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NaHSO3 on addition of carbonyl compound forms a salt.

Q. Statement 1: $N a H S O_{3},$ is used in separation and purification of aldehydes.
Statement 2: $N a H S O_{3}$ is reducing agent.

If both Statement 1 and Statement 2 are true and the statement 2 is the correct explanation of the statement 1.

If both Statement 1 and Statement 2 are true but statement 2 is not the correct explanation of the statement 1.

If Statement 1 is true but Statement 2 is false.

If Statement 1 is false but Statement 2 is true.

$N a H S O_{3}$ on addition of carbonyl compound forms a salt.

Q. Statement 1: NaHSO3​, is used in separation and purification of aldehydes. Statement 2: NaHSO3​ is reducing agent.