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Assertion : C(6)H(5)MgBr reacts with CO(...

Assertion : `C_(6)H_(5)MgBr` reacts with `CO_(2)` and forms benzoic acid.
Reason : `CO_(2)` acts an electrophile in the reaction.

A

If both assertion and reason are correct and reason is correct explanation for assertion.

B

If both assertion and reason are correct but reason is not correct explanation for assertion.

C

If assertion is correct but reason is incorrect.

D

If assertion and reason are both incorrect.

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(a) Reason is the correct explanation for assertion.
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