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Chemistry Question on carbonyl compounds

Given below are two statements: One is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R.
Assertion A: In an Ellingham diagram, the oxidation of carbon to carbon monoxide shows a negative slope with respect to temperature.
Reason R: CO tends to get decomposed at higher temperature.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct 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

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

Explanation

Solution

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