Q.

Given below are two statements: One is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R.

Assertion A: An aqueous solution of KOH when used for volumetric analysis, its concentration should be checked before the use.

Reason R: On aging, KOH solution absorbs atmospheric CO2.

In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:                    [2023]

1 (A) is correct but (R) is not correct  
2 (A) is not correct but (R) is correct  
3 Both (A) and (R) are correct but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)  
4 Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)  

Ans.

(4)

KOH+CO2K2CO3