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Assertion (A) : `Cu` is less reactive than hydrogen.
Reason (R) : `E_(Cu^(2+)//Cu)^(Theta)` is negative.

A

Both assertion and reason are true and the reason is the correct explanation of assertion.

B

Both assertion and reason are true and the reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.

C

Assertion is true but the reason is false.

D

Both assertion and reason are false.

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C
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