In the following questions 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): The empirical mass of ethene is half of its molecular mass.
Reason (R): The empirical formula represents the simplest whole number ratio of various atoms present in a compound.
(i) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
(ii) A is true but R is false.
(iii) A is false but R is true.
(iv) Both A and R are false.
The answer is the option (i) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
Explanation: Molecular formula = n × Empirical formula mass
Empirical formula of ethene =
Empirical formula mass of ethene = 14 amu
Empirical formula shows that ethene has (C : H)= 1:2