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Chemistry Question on Classification of elements & periodicity in properties

Given below are two statements: One is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R
Assertion A: Sodium is about 30 times as abundant as potassium in the oceans.
Reason R: Potassium is bigger in size than sodium.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below

A

Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A

B

Both A and R are true and R is NOT the correct explanation of A

C

A is true but R is false

D

A is false but R is true

Answer

Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A

Explanation

Solution

The correct option is(A): Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A