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Assertion: When methyl alcohol is added to water, boiling point of water increases.
Reason : When a volatile solute is added to a volatile solvent elevation in boiling point is observed.
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Options:
  • A
    If both Assertion and Reason are correct and the Reason is a correct explanation of the Assertion.
  • B
    If both Assertion and Reason are correct but Reason is not a correct explanation of the Assertion.
  • C
    If the Assertion is correct but Reason is incorrect.
  • D
    If the Assertion is incorrect but the Reason is correct.
Solution:
1564 Upvotes Verified Answer
The correct answer is:
If the Assertion is incorrect but the Reason is correct.
Assertion is wrong statement but reason is correct statement.
When methyl alcohol is added to water, boiling point of water decreases because when a volatile solute is added to a volatile solvent elevantion in boiling point is observed.

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