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Assertion (A): Non-mineral elements in ash analysis study are oxidised.
Reason (R): Ash contains inorganic elements which are not destroyed by heating.

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Both A & R true and R explains A
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Both A & R true and R does not explain A
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A is true and R is false
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Both A & R are false
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The correct option is A Both A & R true and R explains A
Ash is the inorganic residue remaining after the water and organic matter have been removed by heating in the presence of oxidizing agents, which provides a measure of the total amount of minerals.

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