Let $r$ be a relation from $R$ (set of real numbers) to $R$ defined by $r = \{(a,b) \, | a,b \in R$  and  $a - b + \sqrt 3$ is an irrational number$\}$ The relation $r$ is

  • A

    an equivalence relation

  • B

    reflexive only

  • C

    symmetric only

  • D

    transitive only

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