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Assertion: Alkanes containing more than three carbon atoms exhibit chain isomerism.
Reason: In an alkane, all carbon atoms are `sp^(3)` hybridised.

A

If both assertion and reason are correct and reason is correct explanation for assertion.

B

If both assertion and reason are correct but reason is not correct explanation for assertion.

C

If assertion is correct but reason is incorrect.

D

If both assertion and reason are incorrect.

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The correct Answer is:
C
Correct reason : A minimum of four carbon atoms in necessary if a compound is to exhibit chain isomerism.
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