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Assertion(A) One atomic mass unit is defined as one twelth of the mass of one carbon-12 atom.
Reason(R) Carbon-12 isotope is the most abundant isotope of carbon and has been chosen as standard.

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Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.

B

A is false but R is true

C

A is true but R is false.

D

Both A and R are false.

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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding the Assertion:** - The assertion states that "one atomic mass unit (amu) is defined as one twelfth of the mass of one carbon-12 atom." - This is a standard definition in chemistry used to express atomic masses. 2. **Understanding the Reason:** - The reason given is that "carbon-12 isotope is the most abundant isotope of carbon and has been chosen as standard." - This statement is true; carbon-12 is indeed the most stable and abundant isotope of carbon. 3. **Evaluating the Truth of the Assertion:** - The assertion is true because the definition of atomic mass unit is based on the carbon-12 isotope. - By definition, 1 amu = 1/12 the mass of a carbon-12 atom. 4. **Evaluating the Truth of the Reason:** - The reason is also true as carbon-12 is the most abundant isotope of carbon. - However, the reason provided does not explain why carbon-12 was chosen as the standard for atomic mass units. 5. **Identifying the Correct Explanation:** - The correct explanation for the assertion should focus on the comparison of the masses of different elements to the carbon-12 atom. - Scientists found that using carbon-12 as a standard allowed for most atomic masses to be expressed as whole numbers, simplifying calculations. 6. **Conclusion:** - Both the assertion and reason are true, but the reason does not correctly explain the assertion. - Therefore, the correct answer is: "Both assertion and reason are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A." ### Final Answer: The correct option is: "Both assertion and reason are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A." ---

### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding the Assertion:** - The assertion states that "one atomic mass unit (amu) is defined as one twelfth of the mass of one carbon-12 atom." - This is a standard definition in chemistry used to express atomic masses. 2. **Understanding the Reason:** - The reason given is that "carbon-12 isotope is the most abundant isotope of carbon and has been chosen as standard." ...
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