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Assertion (A): Enthalpy of graphite is lower than that of diamond.
Reason (R ) : Entropy of graphite is lower than that of diamond.

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If both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct reason for (A).

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If both (A) and (R) are correct but (R) is not the correct explanation for (A).

C

If (A) is true but (R) is false

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If both (A) and (R) are false.

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