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Assertion (A): In rainy season, common salt becomes damp after sometime on keeping.
Reason (R ): Common salt (NaCI) is hygroscopic in nature.

A

If both (A) and (R ) are correct and (R ) is the correct
explanation of (A).

B

If both (A) and (R ) are correct, but (R ) is not the correct
explanation of (A).

C

If (A) is correct, but (R ) is incorrect.

D

If (A) is incorrect, but (R ) is correct.

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The correct Answer is:
C
Correct reason: Common salt contains `MgCI_(2),CaCI_(2)` as impurities, which are hydroscopic.
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