The relation R = a , b : g c d a , b = 1 ,   2 a ≠ b ,   a ,   b ∈ ℤ is:

The relation R=a,b:gcda,b=1, 2ab, a, b is:
  1. transitive but not reflexive
  2. symmetric but not transitive
  3. reflexive but not symmetric
  4. neither symmetric nor transitive

Solution

Given relation is

R=a,b:gcda,b=1, 2ab, a, b

Now,

Reflexive: 

gcda,a1 aZ, hence R is not reflexive.

Symmetric:

a=2, b=1gcd2,1=1

Also, 2a=4b

Now when a=1, b=2gcd(1, 2)=1

But, 2a=2=b

Hence, a=2b

R is not Symmetric

Transitive:

Let a=14, b=19, c=21

gcd(a, b)=1

gcd(b, c)=1

gcd(a, c)=7

Hence, not transitive

So, R is neither symmetric nor transitive.

Asked in: JEE Main 2023 (24 Jan Shift 1)

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