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The structure of `AZT` (azidothymine) is given below. It is used to treat `AIDS` patients. If fights and `AIDS` infection but does not cure it.

Which of the following statements are correct about `AZT` ?

A

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

B

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

C

If the assertion is ture but reason is false.

D

If assertion is false but reasion is true.

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The correct Answer is:
A
`H` atom attched to `N` is acidic due to the presence of two electron`-` withdrawing `(C=O)` groups. Its ion is resonance stabilised.
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