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Assertion: CO(2) present in the atmosphe...

Assertion: `CO_(2)` present in the atmosphere absorbs heat radiated from heat radiated from earth in the form of `IR` radiations.
Reason: `CO_(2)` is a pollutant.

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 and the 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
Correct Reason: `CO_(2)` is not a pollutant but its high concentration is responsible for greenhouse effect.
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