Let $S$ be the set of all real numbers. Then the relation $R = \{(a, b) : 1 + ab > 0\}$ on $S$ is

  • A

    Reflexive and symmetric but not transitive

  • B

    Reflexive and transitive but not symmetric

  • C

    Symmetric, transitive but not reflexive

  • D

    Reflexive, transitive and symmetric

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