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Assertion (A): Triatomic molecules consist of four atoms.

Reason (R): Monoatomic molecules contain only one atom.

  1. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
  2. Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
  3. A is true but R is false.
  4. A is false but R is true.

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Answer

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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