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Assertion: C(3)O(2) has linear structure...

Assertion: `C_(3)O_(2)` has linear structure.
Reason: Each carbon atom in `C_(3)O_(2)` in `sp` -hydridized.

A

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

B

If both assertion and reason are true but reason in not the correct explation 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:
A
`C_(3)O_(2)` is `O=C=C=O` geometry.
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