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Assertion `:` Ethane is much less reactive than ethene.
Reason `:` Bond angles in ethane are less than those in ethene.

A

If both assertion and reason are true and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.

B

If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.

C

If assertion is true but reason is false.

D

If assertion is false but reason is true.

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The correct Answer is:
b
Ethene is more reactive than ethane due to the presence of `p-` bond.
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