Assertion: Gravimetric analysis is a time-consuming method of analysis.
Reason: Gravimetric analysis requires the isolation and weighing of a product formed from the analyte, which can be a time-consuming process.
The assertion is true, but the reason is false.
The assertion is false, but the reason is true.
Both the assertion and reason are true, but the reason does not explain the assertion.
Both the assertion and reason are false.
Gravimetric analysis can be a time-consuming method of analysis because it requires the isolation and weighing of a product formed from the analyte. This process can take a significant amount of time, especially if the product is difficult to isolate or purify. Therefore, the assertion is true. However, the reason provided does not explain why gravimetric analysis is a time-consuming method, but rather describes one of the steps involved in the process.