Assertion (A): The dissolution of gases ...

Assertion (A): The dissolution of gases in water is always an endothermic process.
Reason (R ) : The dissolution of gases in water proceed with a negative value of `DeltaS`.

A

Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)

B

Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)

C

(A) is true but (R) is false

D

(A) is false but (R) is true

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The correct Answer is:

B

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