Assertion (A): Br− is a monoatomic anion.
Reason (R): An atom carrying a negative charge on it is called a monoatomic anion.
A
A is true but R is false
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B
Both A and R are false
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C
Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
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D
Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
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Solution
The correct option is C Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A Br− carries a negative charge (-1 charge) on it and it is composed of only one bromine atom. Hence, it is a monoatomic anion.