Chemistry · Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers
Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R). Assertion (A): The boiling point of ethanol is lower than that of diethyl ether. Reason (R): In ethanol, the molecules are associated due to intermolecular hydrogen bonding, whereas in diethyl ether it is not possible. Choose the correct option:
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- 1Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of Assertion (A).
- 2Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, but Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of Assertion (A).
- 3Assertion (A) is true, but Reason (R) is false.
- 4Assertion (A) is false, but Reason (R) is true.✓
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Assertion (A) is false, but Reason (R) is true.
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