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Asseration: White phosphorus is less stable whereas red phosphorus is more stable.
Reason: White phosphorus exists as individual `P_(4)` having more strained geometry while red phosphorus has `P_(4)` tetrahedron structure linked together.

A

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

B

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

C

If the asseration is true but reason is false.

D

If asseration is false but reason is true.

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The correct Answer is:
A
Both asseration and reason are true and the reason is the correct explanation of the asseration.
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