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Assertion : It is impossible to determine the exact position and exact momentum of an electron simultaneously.
Reason : The path of an electron in an atom is clearly defined.
ChemistryStructure of Atom
Options:
  • A
    If both Assertion and Reason are correct and the Reason is a correct explanation of the Assertion.
  • B
    If both Assertion and Reason are correct but Reason is not a correct explanation of the Assertion.
  • C
    If the Assertion is correct but Reason is incorrect.
  • D
    If the Assertion is incorrect but the Reason is correct.
Solution:
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The correct answer is:
If the Assertion is correct but Reason is incorrect.
The effect of Heisenberg Uncertainty Principal is significant only for motion of microscopic objects and is negligible for that of macroscopic objects.

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