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Assertion: The value of van der Waals constant 'a' for ammonia is larger than that of nitrogen gas.
Reason : Molecular weight of ammonia is smaller than that of nitrogen gas.

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 both (A) and (R) are incorrect.

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The correct Answer is:
B
The intermolecular forces of attraction are greater in `NH_(3)` than those in `N_2`.
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