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A : Dihedral angle of `H_2O_2` in gas phase is greater than in solid phase.
R : `H_2O_2` has planar structure.

A

If both Assertion & Reason are true and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion, then mark (1)

B

If both Assertion & Reason are true but the reason is not the correct explanantion of the assertion, then mark (2)

C

If assertion is true statements but Reason is false, then mark (3)

D

If both Assertion and Reason are false statements, then mark (4)

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To solve the question, we need to analyze both the assertion (A) and the reason (R) given in the statement about hydrogen peroxide (H₂O₂). ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding the Assertion (A)**: - The assertion states that the dihedral angle of H₂O₂ in the gas phase is greater than in the solid phase. - Dihedral angle refers to the angle between two planes formed by four atoms. For H₂O₂, this involves the arrangement of the oxygen and hydrogen atoms. 2. **Analyzing the Dihedral Angles**: - In the gas phase, the dihedral angle of H₂O₂ is reported to be approximately 111.5 degrees. - In the solid phase, the dihedral angle is approximately 90.2 degrees. - Since 111.5 degrees (gas phase) is greater than 90.2 degrees (solid phase), the assertion is **true**. 3. **Understanding the Reason (R)**: - The reason states that H₂O₂ has a planar structure. - To evaluate this, we need to consider the molecular geometry of H₂O₂. The structure of hydrogen peroxide is often described as an "open book" configuration, which indicates that it is not planar. 4. **Hybridization and Structure**: - The oxygen atoms in H₂O₂ are sp³ hybridized due to the presence of two lone pairs on each oxygen atom. This hybridization leads to a tetrahedral arrangement around each oxygen, contributing to a non-planar structure. - Therefore, the reason that H₂O₂ has a planar structure is **false**. 5. **Conclusion**: - The assertion is true, and the reason is false. Thus, the correct option is that the assertion is true but the reason is false. ### Final Answer: - The correct option is: **Assertion is true but reason is false.**
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