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Assertion (A): In complexes, as a ligand is named 'ammine' with double m. Reason (R): The ligand is also named 'ammine' in complexes.

  1. ABoth Assertion and Reason are true and the Reason is the correct explanation of the Assertion
  2. BBoth Assertion and Reason are true but the Reason is not the correct explanation of the Assertion
  3. CAssertion is true but Reason is false
  4. DAssertion is false but Reason is true

Answer: C

NH3 is named ammine, with two m, to distinguish it from organic amines, so A is true. Methylamine as a ligand is named methanamine (or methylamine), not ammine, so R is false.
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