Assertion : The $[Ni(en)_3]Cl_2$ ($en =$ ethylenediamine) has lower stability than $[Ni(NH_3)_6]Cl_2$.
Reason : In $[Ni(en)_3]Cl_2$,the geometry of $Ni$ is trigonal bipyramidal.

  • 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 both the Assertion and Reason are incorrect.

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