Assertion (A): Among isomeric halides, the boiling point decreases with increase in branching in alkyl group. Reason (R): With the increase in branching, the molecule attains spherical shape with less surface area and less forces of interaction.

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1.	Assertion (A): Among isomeric halides, the boiling point decreases with increase in branching in alkyl group. Reason (R): With the increase in branching, the molecule attains spherical shape with less surface area and less forces of interaction.
Answer» Both (A) and (R) are CORRECT and (R) is not the correct EXPLANATION of (A). Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A). (A) is correct but (R) is WRONG. (A) is wrong but (R) is correct. SOLUTION :Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).