(C) The Assertion is correct because diamond has a very high refractive index $(n \approx 2.42)$,which results in a very small critical angle $(C \app

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(C) The Assertion is correct because diamond has a very high refractive index $(n \approx 2.42)$,which results in a very small critical angle $(C \approx 24.4^\circ)$.When light enters a diamond,it undergoes multiple internal reflections due to this small critical angle,causing it to glitter brilliantly.The Reason is incorrect because the glittering of a diamond is not related to the absorption of sunlight,but rather to the phenomenon of Total Internal Reflection $(TIR)$.

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Assertion: Diamond glitters brilliantly.Reason: Diamond does not absorb sunlight.

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Assertion: Diamond glitters brilliantly.
Reason: Diamond does not absorb sunlight.