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STATEMENT -1 : The solubility of male...

STATEMENT -1 : The solubility of maleic acid in water is higher than that of fumaric acid .
and
STATEMENT - 2 : Maleic acid and fumaric acid are cis- trans isomers .

A

STATEMENT -1 is True , STATEMENT -2 si True , STATEMENT -2 is a correct explanation for STATEMENT -1

B

STATEMENT -1 is True, STATEMENT - 2is True , STATEMENT - 2 is NOT a correct explanation for STATEMENT -1.

C

STATEMENT -1 is True , STATEMENT -2 is False

D

STATEMENT -1 is False , STATEMENT -2 is True

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