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Assertion:- Phosphorous exist as P(4) no...

Assertion:- Phosphorous exist as `P_(4)` not as `P_(2)`
Reason:- Sidewise overlapping between two 3p orbitals is less effective.

A

If both Assertion `&` Reason are True `&` the Reason is a correct explanation of the Assertion.

B

If both Assertion `&` Reason are True but Reason is not a correct explanation of the Assertion.

C

If Assertion is True but the Reason is False.

D

If both Assertion `&` Reason are False.

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