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Assertion (A) Three states of matter are the result of balance between intermolecular forces and thermal energy of the molecules.
Reason (R) Intermolecular forces tend to keep the molecules together but thermal energy of molecules tends to keep tham apart.

A

If both Assertion and Reason are CORRECT and Reason is the CORRECT explanation of the Assertion.

B

If both Assertion and Reason are CORRECT but Reason is not the CORRECT explanation of the Assertion.

C

If Assertion is CORRECT but Reason is INCORRECT.

D

If Assertion is INCORRECT but Reason is CORRECT.

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a
If both Assertion and Reason are CORRECT and Reason is the CORRECT explanation of the Assertion.
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