Reason Zero at the end or right of a number are significant provided they are not on the right side of the decimal point. Assertion Significant figures for $$0.200$$ is $$3$$ whereas for $$200$$ it is $$1$$ Significant figures for $$0.200$$ is $$3$$ whereas for $$200$$ it is $$1$$
A
Both Assertion and Reason are correct and Reason is the correct explanation for Assertion
B
Assertion is correct but Reason is incorrect
C
Both Assertion and Reason are correct but Reason is not the correct explanation for Assertion
D
Both Assertion and Reason are incorrect
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Correct option is C. Assertion is correct but Reason is incorrect Zero at the end or right of number are significant provided they are on the right side of the decimal point, For example $$0.200\ g$$ has three significant figures.
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