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In the following question, a statement of Assertion (A) followed by a statement of Reason (R) is given. Choose the correct option out of the choices given below each question.

Assertion (A): Aqueous solution of ammonium carbonate is basic.

Reason (R): Acidic/basic nature of a salt solution of a salt of a weak acid and weak base depends on Ka and Kb value of the acid and the base forming it.

 (i) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.

 (ii) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.

(iii) A is true, but R is false.

(iv) Both A and R are false.

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(i) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.

Explanation- Ka and Kb values are the ones responsible for acidic and basic characters of any compound.

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