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Assertion (A): The boiling point of water decreases as the altitude increases. Reason (R): The atmospheric pressure increases with altitude.

Assertion (A): The boiling point of water decreases as the altitude increases. Reason (R): The atmospheric pressure increases with altitude.

(a)

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

(b)

Both A and R are individually true but R is NOT a correct explanation of A

(c)

A is true but R is false

(d)

A is false but R is true

Answer:

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