Question

Equivalent weight of a base = $\frac{molecular \, weight}{acidity}$ Acidity is the number of replaceable hydrogen atom in one molecule of the base

• A. Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is the correct explanation of the Assertion.
• B. Both Assertion and Reason are true but Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion
• C. Assertion is true but Reason is false.
• D. Both Assertion and Reason are false

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

Assertion is true but Reason is false.

Answer 2

Acidity is defined as the number of replaceable hydroxyl group in one molecule of the base.