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Assertion (A) The carbonate of lithium d...

Assertion (A) The carbonate of lithium decomposes easily on heating to form lithium oxide and `CO_(2)`.
Reason (R) Lithium being very small in size polarises large carbonate ion leading to the formation of more stable `Li_(2)O` and `CO_(2)`.

A

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

B

Both A and R are correct but R is not the correct explanation of A.

C

Both A and R are not correct.

D

A is not correct but R is correct

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Reason is the correct explanation for assertion
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