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Assertion: The property of adsorption is shown by solids to a much larger extent than liquids.
Reason: Solids, particularly when finely divided, have a large surface area.

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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Extent of adsorption increases with surface area of adsorbent.
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