Question

Assertion :The reactions taking place in the sun are nuclear fusion reactions. Reason: The main reason for nuclear fusion reactions in the sun is that $H_2$ is present in the sun's atmosphere so that hydrogen nuclei can fuse to form helium.

• A. Both Assertion and Reason are correct and Reason is the correct explanation for Assertion
• B. Both Assertion and Reason are correct but Reason is not the correct explanation for Assertion
• C. Assertion is correct but Reason is incorrect
• D. Both Assertion and Reason are incorrect

Answer 1

The correct option is C Assertion is correct but Reason is incorrect

Reaction occurs in sun is nuclear fusion because of smaller nuclei $\left(n\right)$ present in sun. Which fuse to from helium and lot of energy is released.