Chemistry · Some Basic Concepts of Chemistry

Given below are two statements: Statement I: Significant figures are meaningful digits in a measured quantity that include all certain digits plus one uncertain digit. Statement II: Leading zeros in a number are always considered significant. In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

1. A
   Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect.
2. B
   Both Statement I and Statement II are correct.
3. C
   Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect.
4. D
   Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct.