Question
Chemistry Question on p -Block Elements
Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labeled as Reason R
Assertion A : The alkali metals and their salts impart characteristic colour to reducing flame
Reason R : Alkali metals can be detected using flame tests
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below
A
A is not correct but R is correct
B
Both A and R are correct but R is NOT the correct explanation of A
C
Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A
D
A is correct but R is not correct
Answer
A is not correct but R is correct
Explanation
Solution
The correct answer is (A) : A is not correct but R is correct
The alkali metals and their salts impart characteristic colour to oxidizing flame.