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Assertion (A) : The reaction of ammonia solution with calomel `(Hg_(2)Cl_(2))` is a disproportionation reaction in which a mixture Hg(II) amido chloride and mercury is formed.
Reason (R): In a disproportionation reaction species under reaction is neither oxidised nor reduced.

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 A

C

A is true but R is false

D

A is false but R is true

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