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QJEEM23Ch3e9f: JEE Main 2023 Chemistry - Class 11 JEEM23Ch3e9f Solution: Given below are two statements: One is labelled as Assertion A…
Given below are two statements: One is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R.
Assertion A : Sodium is about 30 times as abundant as potassium in the oceans.
Reason R : Potassium is bigger in size than sodium.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below
Multiple Choice Options
- A Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A
- B A is false but R is true
- C Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
- D A is true but R is false
Step-by-Step Verified Solution
Due to bigger size of potassium, it forms more efficient lattices as compared to sodium with silicates.
The abundance of sodium in ocean is more due to the more soluble nature of salt of sodium as compared to potassium salts.
The abundance of sodium in ocean is more due to the more soluble nature of salt of sodium as compared to potassium salts.