Q44 / 180 · AIIMS 2018 (26 May) · Chemistry

Assertion : $\mathrm{O}_2 \mathrm{~F}_2$ converts $\mathrm{Pu}$ to $\mathrm{PuF}_6$. Reason : $\mathrm{O}_2 \mathrm{~F}_2$ is used to remove unreacted $\mathrm{Pu}$ from nuclear reaction.

  • Correct answer
    A
    If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.
  • B
    If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.
  • C
    If assertion is true but reason is false.
  • D
    If both assertion and reason are false.

Solution

$\mathrm{Pu}+3 \mathrm{O}_2 \mathrm{~F}_2 \longrightarrow \mathrm{PuF}_6+3 \mathrm{O}_2$; unreacted $\mathrm{Pu}$ is separated by fluorination.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'A'.

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