Based on the following statements, choose the correct option:
Assertion: Graphite is chemically more reactive than diamond.
Reason: Diamond is very hard but graphite is soft.

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The assertion as well as reason are correct, but reason is not the correct explanation of the reason.

The assertion is correct but the reason is not.

The assertion as well as reason are correct and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.

The reason is correct but the assertion is not.

answer is B.

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Detailed Solution

The assertion as well as reason are correct, but reason is not the correct explanation of the reason.
Assertion: Graphite is chemically more reactive than diamond. Graphite is a good conductor of electricity whereas diamond is not, graphite used as lubricant whereas diamonds do not.
Reason: Diamond is very hard but graphite is soft. Diamond is a 3D structure and very hard due to which it is used in cutting of hard substances.

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