Read the Assertion and Reason below and choose the correct option. — States of Matter and Gaseous State Chemistry Question

💡 Solution & Explanation

Statement I is correct because evaporation is a surface phenomenon; a larger surface area exposes more molecules to evaporate. Statement II is incorrect because the "escaping tendency" (vapor pressure) is a characteristic of the liquid's nature and temperature, not its surface area. The rate increases due to more surface molecules, not an increased individual escaping tendency. Therefore, correct answer is C.