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Assertion (A): Leaves of different plant...

Assertion (A): Leaves of different plants possess variable shades.
Reason ( R): Chlorophyll contains complex structure with magnesium as the central atom.

A

Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation for A.

B

Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation for A.

C

A is true and R is false.

D

A is false and R is true.

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The correct Answer is:
B
Chlorophyll in leaves is a complex substance having a number of pigments. This is the reason why the leaves possess variable shades. Chlorophyll-a is the principal pigment with magnesium as the central atom. Both are correct statements, but reason does not support assertion.
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