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Assertion(A):Boron -10 isotopes is used ...

Assertion(A):Boron -10 isotopes is used as moderator in nuclear reactors.
Reason(R):Boron has the capacity to absorb neutrons.

A

(a) A and R are correct and R explains A.

B

(b) A and R are correct and R not explains A.

C

(c) A is correct but R is wrong.

D

(d) A is wrong but R is correct.

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