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Assertion : Silica gel is used to dry air.
Reason : Silica gel absorbs moisture from air.

A

If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.

B

If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion

C

If assertion is true but reason is false

D

if both assertion and reason are false

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The correct Answer is:
C
Silica gel adsorbs water vapours.
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