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In the set A = {1, 2, 3, 4, 5}, a relation R is defined by R = {(x, y)| x, y 
A and x < y}. Then R is
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Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
C
Since 
, therefore 
is not reflexive. Also 
does not imply that 
, So 
is not symmetric. Let 
and 
. Then, 
and 
i.e., 
. Hence 
is transitive.
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