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Assertion(A) - The geometry of formaldeh...

Assertion(A) - The geometry of formaldehyde molecule is trigonal planar.
Reason(R) -In `H_2CO` molecule, the carbon atom is surrounded by 3 sigma bonding electron pairs.

A

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

B

Both A and R true and R is not a correct explanation of A

C

A is true but R is false

D

A is false but R is true

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