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(A): Enthalpy of graphite is lower than ...

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

A

Both A and R are true R is the correct explanation.

B

Both A and R are true R is not the correct explanation.

C

A is true but R is false

D

A is false but R is true

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The correct Answer is:
B
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