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The relation R = {(1,1), (2, 2), (3, 3), (1, 2), (2, 3), (1, 3)} on set A = {1, 2, 3} is

Options

A

Reflexive but not symmetric

B

Reflexive but not transitive

C

Symmetric and transitive

D

Neither symmetric nor transitive

Correct Answer :

Reflexive but not symmetric

Solution :

The correct option is Reflexive but not symmetric.

To determine the nature of the relation, let us analyze its properties step-by-step on the given set
A={1, 2, 3}
and the relation
R={(1,1), (2,2), (3,3), (1,2), (2,3), (1,3)}.

1. Reflexivity:
A relation R on set A is reflexive if for every element aA, the ordered pair (a,a) belongs to R.
For set A={1, 2, 3}, the pairs we must check are (1,1), (2,2), and (3,3).
Looking at the relation:
(1,1)R,
(2,2)R, and
(3,3)R.
Since all identity pairs for elements in A are present in R, the relation is reflexive.

2. Symmetry:
A relation R on set A is symmetric if (a,b)R implies that (b,a)R for all a,bA.
Let us check the pairs in relation R:
We have (1,2)R, but (2,1)R.
Similarly, (2,3)R, but (3,2)R.
Also, (1,3)R, but (3,1)R.
Since there exists at least one pair (a,b)R for which (b,a)R, the relation is not symmetric.

Conclusion:
Since the relation R is reflexive but not symmetric, it matches the option: Reflexive but not symmetric.

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