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Assertion: A mixture of `He and O_(2)` is used for respiration for deep sea divers.
Reason: `He` is soluble in blood.

A

Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is the correct explanation of the Assertion.

B

Both Assertion and Reason are true but Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion .

C

Assertion is true but Reason is wrong .

D

Both Assertion and Reason are wrong .

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The correct Answer is:
C
The assertion , that a mixture of helium and oxygen is used for deep sea divers , is correct . The He is not soluble in blood . Therefore , this mixture is used .
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