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Assertion: Ce^(4+) is used as an oxidisi...

Assertion: `Ce^(4+)` is used as an oxidising agent in volumetric analysis.
Reason: `Ce^(4+)` has the tendency to attain `+3` oxidation state.

A

If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.

B

If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.

C

If assertion is true but reason is false

D

If both assertion and reason are false.

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