Assertion $(A)$: Cyclohexane is the most stable cycloalkane.
Reason $(R)$: Cyclopropane and cyclobutane are less stable due to angle strain and torsional strain.
The correct answer is

  • A
    Both $(A)$ and $(R)$ are true but $(R)$ is not the correct explanation of $(A)$.
  • B
    $(A)$ is true but $(R)$ is not true.
  • C
    $(A)$ is not true but $(R)$ is true.
  • D
    Both $(A)$ and $(R)$ are true and $(R)$ is the correct explanation of $(A)$.

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