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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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The correct Answer is:
a
If both Assertion and Reason are CORRECT and Reason is the CORRECT explanation of the Assertion.
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  • Assertion : All the gases should be cooled below their critical temperature for liquification . Reason : Cooling slows down the movement of molecules therefore , intermolecular forces may hold the slowly moving molecules together and the gas liquifies .

    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 .