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

Question

Assertion: The general formula for a dihydric alcohol is C n H 2 n ( OH )2 Reason: Ethylene glycol is a dihydric alcohol. (A) If both Assertion and Reason are correct and the Reason is a correct explanation of the Assertion. (B) If both Assertion and Reason are correct but Reason is not a correct explanation of the Assertion. (C) If the Assertion is correct but Reason is incorrect. (D) If the Assertion is incorrect and Reason is correct.

Tardigrade Admin · Accepted Answer

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

Q. Assertion : The general formula for a dihydric alcohol is Cn​H2n​(OH)2​ Reason : Ethylene glycol is a dihydric alcohol.

If both Assertion and Reason are correct and the Reason is a correct explanation of the Assertion.

If both Assertion and Reason are correct but Reason is not a correct explanation of the Assertion.

If the Assertion is correct but Reason is incorrect.

If the Assertion is incorrect and Reason is correct.

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

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