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Assertion : Positive ions will be wider than parent atoms.
Reason : Nuclear charge pulls them closer.

A

If both assertion and reason are true and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.

B

If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.

C

If assertion is true but reason is false.

D

If assertion is false but reason is true.

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The correct Answer is:
D
Assertion : False, as positive ion will be smaller than parent atom.
Reason : True, Nuclear charge pulls the electrons closer.
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