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Assertion: Alkali metals are obtained by electrolysis of molten salt and not aqueous solution.
Reason: The discharge potential of `H^(+)` ions is lower than alkali metals cation hence hydrogen is dicharged at cathode instead of metal.

A

If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion

B

If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion

C

If assertion is true but reason is false.

D

If both assertion and reason are false.

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