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Assertion (A) It is impossible to determ...

Assertion (A) It is impossible to determine the exact position and exact momentum of an electron simultaneously.
Reason (R) The path of an electron in an atom is clearly defiened.

A

Assertion and reason both are correct statements and reason is correct explanation for assertion.

B

Assertion and reason both are correct statements but reason is not correct explanation for assertion.

C

Assertion is correct statement but reason is wrong statement.

D

Assertion is wrong statement but reason is correct statement.

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C
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