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Assertion : The name of the complex [Co(NH_(3))_(6)]Cl_(3) is hexamminecobalt (III) chloride. Reason. When a prefix like hexa ends in 'a' and the ligand like 'ammonia' starts with 'a', only one 'a' is retained.

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If both assertion and reason are TRUE, but reason is not the true explanation of the assertion
If both assertion and reason are true, but reason is not the true explanation of the assertion
If assertionis true, but reason is false
If both assertion and reason are false

Solution :Correct A. The name of the complex `[Co(NH_(3))_(6)]Cl_(3)` is hexaammine cobalt (III) chloride.
Correct R. When prefix ends in 'a' and LIGAND starts with 'a', both 'a' are retained.


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