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Assertion (A) : The size of a cation is ...

Assertion (A) : The size of a cation is larger in `TV` than in `OV`.
Reason (R ) : Cations occupy more space than anions is crystals packing.

A

If both assertion and reason are correct and reason is correct explanation for assertion

B

If both assertion and reason are correct but reason is not correct explanation for assertion

C

If assertion is correct but reason is incorrect

D

If both assertion and reason are incorrect

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The correct Answer is:
D
Correct Assertion Tetrahedral holes are smaller than octahedral holes
Correct Reason Cations occupy less space than the atoms in the crystal packing
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