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Assertion (A): H2O is a linear molecule....

Assertion `(A)`: `H_2O` is a linear molecule.
Reason `(R)` : Oxygen is `sp^3` hybridised.

A

If both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).

B

If both (A) and (R) are correct but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).

C

If (A) is correct, but (R) is incorrect.

D

If (A) is incorrect, but (R) is correct.

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The correct Answer is:
D
`H_(2)O` is a `V`-shaped or planer moleculr.
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