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In the question, two statements are given - one labelled Assertion (A) and the other labelled Reason (R). Select the correct answer to these question from the codes (a),(b),(c) and (d) as given below : Assertion (A) : Esterification is a process in which a sweet smelling substance is produced. Reason (R) :  When esters react with sodium hydroxide an alcohol and sodium salt of carboxylic acid are obtained.
Option: 1 Both A and R are true and R is correct explanation of the Assertion.
Option: 2 Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of the Assertion.
Option: 3 A is true but R is false.
Option: 4 A is false but R is true.

Answers (1)

  •  Esterification is a process in which a sweet smelling substance is produced.
  • When esters react with sodium hydroxide an alcohol and sodium salt of carboxylic acid are obtained.

Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of the Assertion.

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