Concentrated $$\mathrm{HNO}_{3}$$ reacts with Iodine to give :

Dinitrogen and dioxygen, the main constituents of air do not react with each other in atmosphere to form oxides of nitrogen because :

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

Assertion (A) : Boron is unable to form $$\mathrm{BF}_{6}^{3-}$$.

Reason (R) : Size of B is very small.

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

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

Assertion A : Activated charcoal adsorbs SO₂ more efficiently than CH₄.

Reason R : Gases with lower critical temperatures are readily adsorbed by activated charcoal.

In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below.