Question

Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R
Assertion A: For a binary solution the chemical potential of one component of the mixture cannot change independently of the chemical potential of the second component.
Reason R: $n_Ad\mu_A + n_Bd\mu _B = 0$
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

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

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

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

Answer 2

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