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Assertion (A) Boiling points of alcohols...

Assertion (A) Boiling points of alcohols are higher than ethers.
Reason (R) They can form intermolecular hydrogen-bonding.

A

Assertion and reason both are correct and reason is correct explanation of assertion.

B

Assertion and reasons both are wrong statements.

C

Assertion is correct statement but reasons is wrong statement.

D

Assertion is wrong statement but reason is correct statement

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The correct Answer is:
B
Correct Assertion . Boiling points of alcohols are higher as compared to ethers.
Correct reasons. Intermolecular hydrogen bonding is present in alcohols but not is ethers.
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