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Assertion (A) : N(2) is less reactive ...

Assertion (A) : `N_(2)` is less reactive than `P_(4)`.
Reason (R) : Nitrogen has more electron gain enthalpy than phosphorus.

A

(A) and (R) both are correct statements and (R) is correct explanation for (A).

B

(A) and (R) both are correct statements but (R) is not correct explanation for (A).

C

(A) is correct statement but (R) is wrong statement.

D

(A) and (R) both are incorrect statements.

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C
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