Given below are two statements : one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R.

Question:

Given below are two statements : one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R.

Assertion A : Dipole-dipole interactions are the only non-covalent interactions, resulting in hydrogen bond formation

Reason $\mathrm{R}$ : Fluorine is the most electronegative element and hydrogen bonds in HF are symmetrical In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :

  1. $\mathrm{A}$ is false but $\mathrm{R}$ is true

  2. Both $A$ and $R$ are true and $R$ is the correct explanation of $A$

  3. $\mathrm{A}$ is true but $\mathrm{R}$ is false

  4. Both $A$ and $R$ are true and $R$ is not the correct explanation of $A$


Correct Option: , 3

Solution:

Fact

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