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Assertion (A): Electrostatic precipitator prevents air pollution.
Reason (R): Acidic gases like oxides of sulfur and nitrogen are neutralized in electrostatic precipitator.

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:
C
Electrostatic precipitator prevents air pollution by arresting suspended particulate matter. Neutralization of acidic gases does not take place in electrostatic precipitator.
Hence, the correct option is (c)
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