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Assertion (A) : CsCl crystal, the coordi...

Assertion (A) : `CsCl` crystal, the coordination number of `Cs^(o+)` ion is `8`.
Reason (R ) : `Cl^(ɵ)` ion in `CsCl` adopt bcc type of packing,

A

If both `(A)` and `(R)` are correct, and `(R)` is the correct explanation of `(A)`

B

If both `(A)` and `(R)` are correct, but `(R)` is not the correct explanation of `(A)`

C

If `(A)` is correct, but `(R)` is incorrect.

D

If both `(A)` is incorrect, but `(R)` is correct.

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