Which of the following statements are NOT correct? Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
- B, D only
- D, E only
- A, B, C only
- B, C, D, E only
Answer
(2) D, E only
Solution
A. Correct: H2 reduces heavy metal oxides to metals.
B. Correct: D2O is used to study reaction mechanisms (isotope effects).
C. Correct: hydrogenation of vegetable oils gives saturated fats (vanaspati).
D. Not correct: the H-H bond dissociation enthalpy (435.88 kJ mol-1) is the highest for a single bond between two atoms of any element.
E. Not correct: hydrogen reduces oxides of metals that are less active than iron.
D and E are not correct.
Answer: (2)