JEE Main 2022 (26 Jul, Shift 2) Chemistry Q70: Group 13 & 14

Question

Given below are two statements: one is labelled as **Assertion A** and the other is labelled as **Reason R**.
**Assertion A:** Boric acid is a weak acid.
**Reason R:** Boric acid is not able to release $\mathrm{H^+}$ ion on its own. It receives $\mathrm{OH^-}$ ion from water and releases $\mathrm{H^+}$ ion.
In the light of the above statements, choose the *most appropriate* answer from the options given below.

Accepted Answer

Option 1: Both $\mathbf{A}$ and $\mathbf{R}$ are correct and $\mathbf{R}$ is the correct explanation of $\mathbf{A}$.

Answer

Both $\mathbf{A}$ and $\mathbf{R}$ are correct and $\mathbf{R}$ is the correct explanation of $\mathbf{A}$.

Answer

Both $\mathbf{A}$ and $\mathbf{R}$ are correct but $\mathbf{R}$ is NOT the correct explanation of $\mathbf{A}$.

Answer

$\mathbf{A}$ is correct but $\mathbf{R}$ is not correct.

Answer

$\mathbf{A}$ is not correct but $\mathbf{R}$ is correct.

JEE Main 26 July 2022, Shift 2, Chemistry Q70

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