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Assertion : one amu of an atom equal to exactly `(1)/(12^(th))` of mass of C-12 atom .
Reason :Carbon - 12 isotopes was selected as standard.

A

Both assertion and Reason are true and Reason is correct explanation of assertion

B

both assertion and Reason is not the correct explanation of assertion

C

Assertion is false but reason is true

D

Assertion is true but reason is false

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