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Assertion `:` `CH_(4)` does not react `Cl_(2)` in dark.
Reason`:` Chlorination of `CH_(4)` takes place in sunlight.

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 but 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:
B
Clorination of `CH_(4)` takes place either in presence of light or at high temperature, and not in dark because in darkness, `Cl` free radicals are not produced.
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  • Assertion : CH_4 does not react with Cl_2 in dark Reason:Chlorination of CH_4 takes place in sunlight

    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 but reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion
    C
    if assertion is true but reason is false
    D
    If the assertion and reason both are false

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    B
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    C
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    D
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    A
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