Chemistry · Non-metals and their Properties
Consider the following assertion and reason: Assertion (A): White phosphorus is stored under water. Reason (R): It is highly reactive and catches fire spontaneously when exposed to air. Select the correct option:
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- 1(A) is false but (R) is true.
- 2(A) is true but (R) is false.
- 3Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
- 4Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).✓
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Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
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