Question

Assertion (A) : Double bond cause more repulsion than single bonds.

Reason (R) : Triple bond cause more repulsion than a double bond.

(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.

(b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.

(c) A is true but R is false.

(d) A is false but R is true.

Answer 1

(b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.

Repulsion occurs due to electrons coming close to each other. Hence, triple bond causes more repulsion.