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Assertion : Diamond and graphite do not ...

Assertion : Diamond and graphite do not have the same crystal structure.
Reason : Diamond is crystalline while graphite is amorphous.

A

Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A

B

Both A and R are true but R is not a correct explanation of A

C

A is true but R is false

D

A is false but R is true

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C
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