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Assertion : During the fermentation of grape juice , a reddish brown coloured crust is formed.
Reason : Impure potassium hydrogen tartrate is of reddish brown colour and it is known as argol.

A

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

B

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

C

If the assertion is true but the reason is a false statement.

D

If both assertion and reason are false statements.

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A reddish brown crust of potassium hydrogen tartrate , known as argol , is deposited during the fermentation of grape juice .
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