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Assertion: Si-Si bonds are much weaker t...

Assertion: `Si-Si` bonds are much weaker than `Si-O` bonds.
Reason: Silicon forms double bonds with itself.

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
Both assertion and reason are false. Si - Si bonds are weaker than Si - O bonds Si has no tendency to form double bonds with itself.
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