Q6 / 75 · JEE Main 2025 (29 Jan Shift 2) · Chemistry

Given below are two statements : Statement (I) : NaCl is added to the ice at $0^{\circ} \mathrm{C}$, present in the ice cream box to prevent the melting of ice cream. Statement (II) : On addition of NaCl to ice at $0^{\circ} \mathrm{C}$, there is a depression in freezing point. In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below :

  • A
    Both Statement I and Statement II are false
  • B
    Statement I is false but Statement II is true
  • C
    Statement I is true but Statement II is false
  • Correct answer
    D
    Both Statement I and Statement II are true

Solution

A mixture of salt and ice is known as freezing mixture. Freezing mixture decreases freezing point of ice. Both statements are true.

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

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