Assertion $(A)$: At critical temperature,the surface tension of liquids becomes zero.
Reason $(R)$: At critical temperature,the intermolecular forces for liquids and gases become equal.

  • A
    Both $A$ and $R$ are true and $R$ is a correct explanation for $A$.
  • B
    Both $A$ and $R$ are true but $R$ is not a correct explanation for $A$.
  • C
    $A$ is true but $R$ is false.
  • D
    $A$ is false but $R$ is true.

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