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Assertion : Atomic mass of calcium is 40 u
Reason : An atom of calcium is 40 times heavier than an atom of carbon with mass 12 u.

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 both assertion and reason are incorrect

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The correct Answer is:
C
An atom of Ca is 40 times heavier than 1/12 of the mass of carbon with mass 12u (or C-12)
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