Read carefully the given statements named Assertion (A) and Reason (R) and select the correct option. (A): When acids react with metal carbonates, carbon dioxide gas is formed. (R): Metal carbonates are basic in nature and neutralise acids to form salts, water and CO₂.

Subject: General Awareness | Topic: Science | Difficulty: MEDIUM

Options

1. (A) A is true, but R is false.
2. (B) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.
3. (C) A is false, but R is true.
4. (D) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.

Verified Answer

Option (D): Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.

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