Assertion : In tetrahedral complexes low spin configuration are rarely observed .
Reason : `Delta_(t) = ((4)/(9)) Delta_(0)`
A. If both Assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion
B. If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion
C. If assertion is true but reason is false
D. if both assertion and reason are false

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Correct Answer - A
`Delta_(t)` is smaller is compared to `Delta_(0)` . Consequently the orbital splitting energies are not sufficiently large for forcing the pairing . Therefore , low spin configuration are rarely observed .

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