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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: CMC (Sodium carboxymethylcellulose) is a oxide, which is not water soluble.
Reason R: When CMC (Sodium carboxymethylcellulose) mix with warm water to form a gel.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below

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Logic Tip: CMC is cellulose (organic plant material), not an oxide (inorganic mineral). It is literally designed to dissolve in water and make a sticky gel.
Updated On: Jun 4, 2026
  • Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A.
  • Both A and R are correct but R is NOT the correct explanation of A.
  • A is correct but R is not correct.
  • A is not correct but R is correct.
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The Correct Option is D

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