Question

Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R:
Assertion A: The energy required to form $Mg^{2+}$ from Mg is much higher than that required to produce $Mg^+$
Reason R: $Mg^{2+}$ is small ion and carry more charge than $Mg^{+}$.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below.

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

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A

Answer 2

The correct option is (C): Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.