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Assertion (A) : The weak polarity of eth...

Assertion (A) : The weak polarity of ethers does not appreciably affect their boiling points which are comparable to those of alkanes of comparable molecular masses.
Reason (R) :Miscibility of ethers with water resembles that of alcohols of the same molecular mass.

A

Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are correct statements, and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of the Assertion (A).

B

Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are correct statements, but Reason (R) is not the correct explanationof the Assertion (A).

C

Assertion (A) is correct, but Reason (R) is incorrect statement.

D

Assertion (A) is incorrect, but Reason (R) is correct statement.

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The correct Answer is:
B
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