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(A) : Esters have lower boiling points t...

(A) : Esters have lower boiling points than isomeric carboxylic acids .
(R) : Carboxylic acids have strong inter molecular hydrogen bonding .

A

Both A & R are true , R is the correct explanation of A

B

Both A & R are true , R is not correct explanation of A

C

A is true , R is false

D

A is false , R is true

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