Assertion : Reaction of conc. H2SO4 on NaBr and NaI does not give HBr and HI. 

Reason : HBr and HI are oxidised by conc. H2SO4 to Br2 and I2.

(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A

(b) Both A and R are true but R is not correct explanation of A

(c) A is true but R is false

(d) A and R are false

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The correct option is (a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.

Explanation:

H2SO4 when react with NaBr and Nal, give out Br2 and I2 as concentrated H2SO4 is a strong oxidising agent.

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