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Assertion : Superoxides of alkali metals are paramagnetic.
Reason : Superoxides contain the ion `O_2^-` which has one unpaired electron.

A

If both Assertion and Reason are correct and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion

B

If both Assertion and Reason are correct, but Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion

C

If Assertion is correct , but Reason is incorrect

D

If both Assertion and Reason are incorrect

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Super oxides of alkali metals are paramagnetic due to the presence of unpaired electron.
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