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Assertion `(A) : ` The presence of `CO_(2)` in the air accelerates corrosion.
Reason `(R): CO_(2)` is a poisonous gas.

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 both are incorrect.

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The correct Answer is:
C
(c ) Correct reason : `CO_(2)` dissolves in `H_(2)O` to form `H_(2)CO_(3)` which releases `H^(+)` ions promoting corrosion.
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