Chemistry
Assertion (A): Triatomic molecules consist of four atoms.
Reason (R): Monoatomic molecules contain only one atom.
- Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
- Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
- A is true but R is false.
- A is false but R is true.
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A is false but R is true.
Explanation — Triatomic molecule is composed of three similar atoms.
Example: Ozone gas (O3). Hence the assertion (A) is false.
Monoatomic molecule is composed of only one atom.
Examples: Inert gases like Helium, Neon, Argon, etc.
Hence the reason (R) is true.
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