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`AZT` (azidothymine) is used to treat `AIDS` patients. If flights `AIDS` infection but not cure it.

It shows acidic property.

A

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

B

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

C

If `(A)` is true but `( R)` is false.

D

If `(A)` is false but `( R)` is true.

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The correct Answer is:
A
`H` atom attached to `N` is acidic due to the presence of two electron-withdrawing `(C=O)` groups. Its ion is resonance stabilised.
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