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Assertion: Helium and beryllium have similar outer electronic configuration of the type `ns^(2)`.
Reason: Both are chemically inert.

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
Correct reason : Helium is a noble gas while beryllium is a member of alkaline earth family
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