Question

ASSERTION: Nitrogen gas is flushed in potato chip packets to preserve acidity of potato chips.
REASONING: Nitrogen prevents contact of chips to air and thus prevents oxidation.

Answer 1

Answer:

both are true

Explanation:

Potato chips packets are flushed with nitrogen to prevent rancidity. Nitrogen prevents the oxidation of the fats and oils. Nitrogen is an inert gas, which stops the contents of the packet from reacting/decomposing

Answer 2

Nitrogen does not reactive with the substance (like carbohydrates, minerals etc) inside potato chips. It prevents oxidation and spoilage of potato chips.

Assertion states that nitrogen is there to prevent loss of acidity. It's wrong because it is there to prevent rancidity.

As discussed above reason is true.