Question
Chemistry Question on Chemical Reactions of Alcohols Phenols and Ethers
Given below are two statements: One is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R.
Assertion A: Butan -1- ol has higher boiling point than ethoxyethane.
Reason R: Extensive hydrogen bonding leads to stronger association of molecules.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:
A
Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
B
A is true but R is false
C
Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
D
A is false but R is true
Answer
Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
Explanation
Solution
The correct option is(A): Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A