AIIMS 2004 Chemistry Addition Reactions Assertion Reason Question
Assertion : Styrene on reaction with HBr gives²⁻brom-phenylethane.
Reason : Benzyl radical is more stable than alkyl radical.
If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion
If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion
If assertion is true but reason is false
If both assertion and reason are false
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
HBr adds to the double bond of the styrene forming 1-bromo-1-phenylethane.
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