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On R, a relation ρ is defined by xρy if and only if x – y is zero or irrational. Then (A) ρ is equivalence relation (B) ρ is reflexive but neither symmetric nor transitive(C) ρ is reflexive & symmetric but not transitive (D) ρ is symmetric & transitive but not reflexive

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The correct option (C) ρ is reflexive & symmetric but not transitive   

Explanation:

xRy  x – y is zero or irrational 

xRx  0  reflective 

if xRy  x – y is zero or irrational 

⇒ y – x is zero or irrational 

∴ yRx symmetric xRy 

⇒ x – y is 0 or irrational yRz 

⇒ y – z is 0 or irrational then (x – y) + (y – z) = x – z may be rational 

∴ it is not transitive



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