Equilibrium – Assertion and Reason
Questions (76–100)
Section 4: Assertion and Reason Questions (76–100)
1. 76. Assertion (A): At equilibrium, the rate of forward and reverse reactions become
equal.
Reason (R): Equilibrium is a dynamic state.
Options:
A. Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is the correct explanation of
Assertion
B. Both Assertion and Reason are true but Reason is not the correct explanation of
Assertion
C. Assertion is true but Reason is false
D. Assertion is false but Reason is true
2. 77. Assertion (A): Equilibrium constant changes with temperature.
Reason (R): Change in temperature alters rate of reaction.
Options:
A. Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is the correct explanation of
Assertion
B. Both Assertion and Reason are true but Reason is not the correct explanation of
Assertion
C. Assertion is true but Reason is false
D. Assertion is false but Reason is true
3. 78. Assertion (A): A catalyst changes the equilibrium constant.
Reason (R): Catalyst speeds up both forward and reverse reactions equally.
Options:
A. Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is the correct explanation of
Assertion
B. Both Assertion and Reason are true but Reason is not the correct explanation of
Assertion
C. Assertion is true but Reason is false
D. Assertion is false but Reason is true
4. 79. Assertion (A): Addition of inert gas at constant pressure affects equilibrium.
Reason (R): Addition of inert gas changes the total volume of the system.
Options:
A. Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is the correct explanation of
Assertion
B. Both Assertion and Reason are true but Reason is not the correct explanation of
Assertion
C. Assertion is true but Reason is false
D. Assertion is false but Reason is true
5. 80. Assertion (A): In an endothermic reaction, increasing temperature increases product
concentration.
Reason (R): Endothermic reactions absorb heat which favors product formation.
Options:
A. Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is the correct explanation of
Assertion
B. Both Assertion and Reason are true but Reason is not the correct explanation of
Assertion
C. Assertion is true but Reason is false
D. Assertion is false but Reason is true
6. 81. Assertion (A): The equilibrium constant for a reaction is always constant at a given
temperature.
Reason (R): Equilibrium constant is independent of initial concentrations.
Options:
A. Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is the correct explanation of
Assertion
B. Both Assertion and Reason are true but Reason is not the correct explanation of
Assertion
C. Assertion is true but Reason is false
D. Assertion is false but Reason is true
7. 82. Assertion (A): Kp is used for gaseous reactions.
Reason (R): Kp is expressed in terms of partial pressures of gases.
Options:
A. Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is the correct explanation of
Assertion
B. Both Assertion and Reason are true but Reason is not the correct explanation of
Assertion
C. Assertion is true but Reason is false
D. Assertion is false but Reason is true
8. 83. Assertion (A): Solids and pure liquids are not included in equilibrium constant
expression.
Reason (R): Their concentrations do not change during reaction.
Options:
A. Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is the correct explanation of
Assertion
B. Both Assertion and Reason are true but Reason is not the correct explanation of
Assertion
C. Assertion is true but Reason is false
D. Assertion is false but Reason is true
9. 84. Assertion (A): Equilibrium is possible only in a closed system.
Reason (R): In open systems, reactants or products may escape.
Options:
A. Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is the correct explanation of
Assertion
B. Both Assertion and Reason are true but Reason is not the correct explanation of
Assertion
C. Assertion is true but Reason is false
D. Assertion is false but Reason is true
10. 85. Assertion (A): Addition of a catalyst increases the yield at equilibrium.
Reason (R): Catalyst lowers activation energy of reaction.
Options:
A. Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is the correct explanation of
Assertion
B. Both Assertion and Reason are true but Reason is not the correct explanation of
Assertion
C. Assertion is true but Reason is false
D. Assertion is false but Reason is true
11. 86. Assertion (A): Kc is dimensionless for all reactions.
Reason (R): The unit of Kc depends on the change in number of moles of gaseous
reactants and products.
Options:
A. Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is the correct explanation of
Assertion
B. Both Assertion and Reason are true but Reason is not the correct explanation of
Assertion
C. Assertion is true but Reason is false
D. Assertion is false but Reason is true
12. 87. Assertion (A): Increase in pressure favors formation of ammonia in Haber’s process.
Reason (R): The forward reaction in Haber’s process involves decrease in volume.
Options:
A. Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is the correct explanation of
Assertion
B. Both Assertion and Reason are true but Reason is not the correct explanation of
Assertion
C. Assertion is true but Reason is false
D. Assertion is false but Reason is true
13. 88. Assertion (A): When equilibrium is disturbed, Le Chatelier’s principle predicts the
shift.
Reason (R): It favors the direction which minimizes the disturbance.
Options:
A. Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is the correct explanation of
Assertion
B. Both Assertion and Reason are true but Reason is not the correct explanation of
Assertion
C. Assertion is true but Reason is false
D. Assertion is false but Reason is true
14. 89. Assertion (A): In a buffer solution, pH remains constant.
Reason (R): Buffers resist change in pH on addition of small amounts of acids or bases.
Options:
A. Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is the correct explanation of
Assertion
B. Both Assertion and Reason are true but Reason is not the correct explanation of
Assertion
C. Assertion is true but Reason is false
D. Assertion is false but Reason is true
15. 90. Assertion (A): A large value of K indicates high concentration of products at
equilibrium.
Reason (R): Equilibrium lies towards the product side.
Options:
A. Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is the correct explanation of
Assertion
B. Both Assertion and Reason are true but Reason is not the correct explanation of
Assertion
C. Assertion is true but Reason is false
D. Assertion is false but Reason is true
16. 91. Assertion (A): If Q = K, the system is at equilibrium.
Reason (R): Q and K are equal when the rates of forward and reverse reactions are
equal.
Options:
A. Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is the correct explanation of
Assertion
B. Both Assertion and Reason are true but Reason is not the correct explanation of
Assertion
C. Assertion is true but Reason is false
D. Assertion is false but Reason is true
17. 92. Assertion (A): An increase in temperature for an exothermic reaction decreases Kc.
Reason (R): Exothermic reactions release heat.
Options:
A. Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is the correct explanation of
Assertion
B. Both Assertion and Reason are true but Reason is not the correct explanation of
Assertion
C. Assertion is true but Reason is false
D. Assertion is false but Reason is true
18. 93. Assertion (A): Common ion effect suppresses ionization of weak electrolytes.
Reason (R): It decreases dissociation due to presence of common ion.
Options:
A. Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is the correct explanation of
Assertion
B. Both Assertion and Reason are true but Reason is not the correct explanation of
Assertion
C. Assertion is true but Reason is false
D. Assertion is false but Reason is true
19. 94. Assertion (A): Degree of dissociation increases with dilution.
Reason (R): Lower concentration favors dissociation according to Le Chatelier’s
principle.
Options:
A. Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is the correct explanation of
Assertion
B. Both Assertion and Reason are true but Reason is not the correct explanation of
Assertion
C. Assertion is true but Reason is false
D. Assertion is false but Reason is true
20. 95. Assertion (A): Acidic buffer contains weak acid and its salt.
Reason (R): Salt ionizes to give conjugate base of weak acid.
Options:
A. Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is the correct explanation of
Assertion
B. Both Assertion and Reason are true but Reason is not the correct explanation of
Assertion
C. Assertion is true but Reason is false
D. Assertion is false but Reason is true
21. 96. Assertion (A): pH of neutral water is 7 at all temperatures.
Reason (R): Ionic product of water is constant at all temperatures.
Options:
A. Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is the correct explanation of
Assertion
B. Both Assertion and Reason are true but Reason is not the correct explanation of
Assertion
C. Assertion is true but Reason is false
D. Assertion is false but Reason is true
22. 97. Assertion (A): Adding CH3COONa to CH3COOH solution increases ionization.
Reason (R): It shifts equilibrium to the left due to common ion effect.
Options:
A. Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is the correct explanation of
Assertion
B. Both Assertion and Reason are true but Reason is not the correct explanation of
Assertion
C. Assertion is true but Reason is false
D. Assertion is false but Reason is true
23. 98. Assertion (A): Equilibrium constant has different units for different reactions.
Reason (R): It depends on stoichiometry of the balanced chemical equation.
Options:
A. Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is the correct explanation of
Assertion
B. Both Assertion and Reason are true but Reason is not the correct explanation of
Assertion
C. Assertion is true but Reason is false
D. Assertion is false but Reason is true
24. 99. Assertion (A): If a reaction has ΔG = 0, it is at equilibrium.
Reason (R): ΔG = 0 is the condition for equilibrium.
Options:
A. Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is the correct explanation of
Assertion
B. Both Assertion and Reason are true but Reason is not the correct explanation of
Assertion
C. Assertion is true but Reason is false
D. Assertion is false but Reason is true
25. 100. Assertion (A): Change in pressure affects equilibrium only when Δn ≠ 0.
Reason (R): Δn is the difference in number of moles of gaseous products and reactants.
Options:
A. Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is the correct explanation of
Assertion
B. Both Assertion and Reason are true but Reason is not the correct explanation of
Assertion
C. Assertion is true but Reason is false
D. Assertion is false but Reason is true
Answer Key (Assertion and Reason Questions)
76. A
77. B
78. D
79. A
80. A
81. A
82. A
83. A
84. A
85. C
86. D
87. A
88. A
89. A
90. A
91. A
92. A
93. A
94. A
95. A
96. D
97. B
98. A
99. A
100. A
