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Assertion (A): Boiling point of (C6H5)2NH is lower than that of n-C4H9NH2. Reason (R): Hydrogen bonding is much more extensive in (C6H5)2NH as compared to n- C4H9NH2.

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The boiling point of (C6H5)2NH is indeed lower than that of n-C4H9NH2, but the reason is not the extent of hydrogen bonding. The lower boiling point is due to the large hydrophobic nature of phenyl groups, which reduces the strength of hydrogen bonding in (C6H5)2NH.
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