The Assertion (A) and Reason (R) below concern how far the inductive effect reaches along a carbon chain. Read them and choose the option that correctly describes their relationship.

Assertion (A): The inductive effect of a substituent becomes negligible after about three bonds along a carbon chain.
Reason (R): The inductive effect is a permanent polarisation transmitted through σ bonds, and the displacement of electron density falls off rapidly with each additional bond from the substituent.

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The Assertion (A) and Reason (R) below concern how far the inductive effect reaches along a carbon chain. Read them and choose the option that correctly describes their relationship.

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