Question
Science Question on Chemical Reactions
Assertion (A): Some vegetable oils are healthy. Reason (R): Vegetable oils generally have long unsaturated carbon chains.
A
Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of Assertion (A).
B
Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, but Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of Assertion (A).
C
Assertion (A) is true, but Reason (R) is false.
D
Assertion (A) is false, but Reason (R) is true.
Answer
Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of Assertion (A).
Explanation
Solution
Vegetable oils contain unsaturated fatty acids, which are healthy and reduce cholesterol. Both statements are true, and Reason (R) explains Assertion (A).