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Q.

Given below are two statements: One is labeled as 
Assertion A and the other is labeled as Reason R. 
Assertion A: Alcohols react both as nucleophiles and electrophiles.
Reason R: Alcohols react with active metals such as sodium, potassium and aluminum to yield corresponding alkoxides and liberate hydrogen.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below
 

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a

A is false but R is true

b

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

c

A is true but R is false

d

Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A

answer is D.

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As per NCERT , Assertion (A) and Reason (R) is correct but Reason (R) is not the correct explanation.

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Given below are two statements: One is labeled as Assertion A and the other is labeled as Reason R. Assertion A: Alcohols react both as nucleophiles and electrophiles.Reason R: Alcohols react with active metals such as sodium, potassium and aluminum to yield corresponding alkoxides and liberate hydrogen.In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below