Question
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