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Assertion: In vapour state sulphur is pa...

Assertion: In vapour state sulphur is paramagnetic in nature.
Reason : In vapour state sulphur exists as `S_(2)` molecule.

A

Both A and R are true R is the correct explanation of A.

B

Both A and R are true 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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A
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