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Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion $A$ and the other is labelled as Reason $R$
Assertion A: Beryllium has less negative value of reduction potential compared to the other alkaline earth metals
Reason R: Beryllium has large hydration energy due to small size of $Be ^{2+}$ but relatively large value of atomization enthalpy
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below

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  • Both $A$ and $R$ are correct and $R$ is the correct explanation of $A$
  • $A$ is not correct but $R$ is correct
  • Both $A$ and $R$ are correct but $R$ is NOT the correct explanation of $A$
  • $A$ is correct but $R$ is not correct
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The Correct Option is A

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The correct answer is (A) : Both $A$ and $R$ are correct and $R$ is the correct explanation of $A$
Be has less negative value compared to other AEM. However it's reducing nature is due to large hydration energy associated with the small size of Be2+ ion and relatively large value of the atomization enthalpy of metal.

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