The relation R defined on the set of rea...

The relation R defined on the set of rea Is by` (a,b) in R` if and only if `1 + ab gt 0` is :

A

Reflexive but not symmetric .

B

Symmetric but not reflexive

C

Symmetric but not transitive and reflexive

D

Reflexive, symmetric but not transitive

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D

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