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Assertion: A mixture of `He and O_(2)` is used for respiration for deep sea divers.
Reason: `He` is soluble in blood.

A

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

B

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

C

If assertion is true but reason is false.

D

If assertion is false but reason is true.

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The correct Answer is:
C
The assertion that a mixture of helium and oxygen is used for deep sea divers is correct. He is not soluble in blood. Hence, this mixture is used.
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