In the following question, a statement of Assertion (A) followed by a statement of Reason (R) is given. Choose the correct option out of the choices given below each question.
Assertion (A): For any chemical reaction at a particular temperature, the equilibrium constant is fixed and is a characteristic property.
Reason (R): Equilibrium constant is independent of temperature.
(i) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A
(ii) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.
(iii) A is true, but R is false
(iv) Both A and R are false.
The answer is the option (iii) A is true, but R is false.
Explanation: The equilibrium constant for an exothermic reaction (negative H) decreases as the temperature increases. The equilibrium constant for an endothermic reaction (positive H) increases as the temperature increases.