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 $R$: Fluorine is the most electronegative element and hydrogen bonds in $HF$ are symmetrical.

  • 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 $A$

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