Assertion :Enrichment of $U^{235}$ from a mixture containing more abundant $U^{238}$ is based on diffusion of $U F_{6}$ . Reason: $U F_{6}$ is a gaseous compound under ordinary conditions.

Both Assertion and Reason are correct and Reason is the correct explanation for Assertion

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Both Assertion and Reason are correct but Reason is not the correct explanation for Assertion

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Assertion is correct but Reason is incorrect

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The correct option is A Both Assertion and Reason are correct and Reason is the correct explanation for Assertion
The assertion states the standard $U^{238}$ enrichment process.
$U F_{6}$ is a gas and allows easy diffusion to allow easier enrichment.

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Assertion :Enrichment of U235 from a mixture containing more abundant U238 is based on diffusion of UF6. Reason: UF6 is a gaseous compound under ordinary conditions.

The correct option is A Both Assertion and Reason are correct and Reason is the correct explanation for AssertionThe assertion states the standard U238 enrichment process.UF6 is a gas and allows easy diffusion to allow easier enrichment.

Assertion :Enrichment of $U^{235}$ from a mixture containing more abundant $U^{238}$ is based on diffusion of $U F_{6}$ . Reason: $U F_{6}$ is a gaseous compound under ordinary conditions.

The correct option is A Both Assertion and Reason are correct and Reason is the correct explanation for Assertion
The assertion states the standard $U^{238}$ enrichment process.
$U F_{6}$ is a gas and allows easy diffusion to allow easier enrichment.