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  4. Assertion: Monoclinic sulphur is an example of monoclinic crystal system. Reason: For a monoclinic system, a≠ b≠ c and α=γ=90°, β=90°.

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Q. Assertion : Monoclinic sulphur is an example of monoclinic crystal system.
Reason : For a monoclinic system, $a\ne b\ne c$ and $\alpha=\gamma=90^{\circ}, \beta=90^{\circ}$.

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Solution:

Crystals in a monoclinic system are referred to three axes of unequal length, with two axes being perpendicular to each other.