Assertion: Crystalline solids are anisot...

Assertion: Crystalline solids are anisotropic.
Reason: Cystalline solids are not as closely packed as ionic solids.

A

Both A & R are true, R is the correct explanation of A

B

Both A & R are true, R is not correct explanation of A

C

A is true, R is false

D

A is false, R is true Close packed structures and voids

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The correct Answer is:

C

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