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Assertion (A): Sodium reacts with oxygen...

Assertion (A): Sodium reacts with oxygen to form `Na_(2)O_(2)` whereas potassium reacts with oxygen to form `KO_(2)`.
Reason (R ): Potassium is more reactive than sodium.

A

If both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is 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 and false.

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The correct Answer is:
B
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