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Assertion : The solubility of n alcohol ...

Assertion : The solubility of n alcohol in water decreases with increase in molecular weight .
Reason : The relative proportion of the hydrocarbon part in alcohols increases with the increase in molecular weight which permits enhanced hydrogen bonding with water .

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 assertion and reason both are incorrect.

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The correct Answer is:
C
Correct reason : The increase in the size of the alkyl group decreases the polar nature of `O-H` group.
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