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Assertion: In a crystal, the size of the...

Assertion: In a crystal, the size of the cation is larger in a tetrahedral hole than in an octahedral hole.
Reason: Cations occupy more space than atoms in crystal packing

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 the assertion and reason both are false.

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The correct Answer is:
D
Tetrahedral holes are smaller in size than octahedral holes. Cations usually occupy less space than anions.
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