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Asseration : Nicotine is an alkaloid fou...

Asseration : Nicotine is an alkaloid found in tabacco. Reason : It has several uses.

A

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

B

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

C

If the assertion is true but the reason is false

D

If both the assertion and reason are false

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The correct Answer is:
B
Tobacco contains the alkaloid nicotine which is a stimulant. It is used for the preparation of anti pellagra vitamin, nicotinic acid (niacin).
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