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Assertion : pH of rainy water is around 5.6.
Reason : Water reacts with `CO_2` in atmosphere and produce `H^+`.

A

Both Assertion and Reason are correct and the reason is the correct explanation for assertion.

B

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

C

Both the assertion and reason are incorrect.

D

The assertion is incorrect but the reason is correct.

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The correct Answer is:
A
`H_2 CO_3` (carbonic acid) is produced by reaction of `CO_2` with water. Which is decomposed to formed `H^+` , due to that water become acidic. Thus its pH value is around 5.6.
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