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For question two statements are given-one labelled Assertion (A) and the other labelled Reason (R). Select the correct answer to these questions from the codes (a), (b), (c) and (d) as given below:

 

(a) Both A and R are true, and R is correct explanation of the assertion.

(b) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of the assertion.

(c) A is true, but R is false.

(d) A is false, but R is true.

Assertion: Higher the H⁺ ion concentration, lower is the pH value.

Reason: The pH of a neutral solution = 7, that of a basic solution< 7 and that of an acidic solution> 7.

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