In the following question, a statement of assertion is followed by a statement of reason. Mark the correct choice.
Assertion: Simple distillation can help in separating a mixture of propan-1-ol (boiling point `97^(@)C`) and propanone (boiling point `56^(@)C`)
Reason: Liquids with a difference of more than `20^(@)C` in their boiling points can be separated by simple distillation.
A. both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanationn of assertion
B. both assertionn and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion
C. Assertionis true but reason is false.
D. both assertion and reason are false.
Assertion: Simple distillation can help in separating a mixture of propan-1-ol (boiling point `97^(@)C`) and propanone (boiling point `56^(@)C`)
Reason: Liquids with a difference of more than `20^(@)C` in their boiling points can be separated by simple distillation.
A. both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanationn of assertion
B. both assertionn and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion
C. Assertionis true but reason is false.
D. both assertion and reason are false.
Correct Answer – A