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  4. Assertion: The general formula for a dihydric alcohol is C n H 2 n ( OH )2 Reason: Ethylene glycol is a dihydric alcohol.

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Q. Assertion : The general formula for a dihydric alcohol is $C _{ n } H _{2 n }( OH )_{2}$
Reason : Ethylene glycol is a dihydric alcohol.

Alcohols Phenols and Ethers

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Correct answer is (b) If both Assertion and Reason are correct but Reason is not a correct explanation of the Assertion.