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Assertion (A): Camphor is used as a solv...

Assertion (A): Camphor is used as a solvent in the determination of the molecular mass of naphthalene and anthracene.
Reason (R ): camphor has high molal elevation constant.

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

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The correct Answer is:
A
`K_(f)_("camphor")=37.7 K kg "mol"^(-1)`
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