Chemistry
Assertion (A): The value of diamond decreases with an increase in the impurities.
Reason (R): Colourless, transparent diamonds are the costliest.
- 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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Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
Explanation — A is true as an increase in the impurities means lesser clarity of diamonds, which reduces their value.
R is true as colourless, transparent diamonds are the costliest as they are used for making gems and various jewellery.
Therefore, Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A is the correct option.
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