AIIMS2004Chemistry-Organic Reactions

AIIMS 2004 Chemistry Addition Reactions Assertion Reason Question

Type: Assertion Reason-conceptual-Medium-Class 11

Assertion : Styrene on reaction with HBr gives²⁻bromo2o^{-2}-phenylethane.

Reason : Benzyl radical is more stable than alkyl radical.

A

If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion

B

If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion

C

If assertion is true but reason is false

D

If both assertion and reason are false

Correct Answer

Option C

Detailed Explanation

HBr adds to the double bond of the styrene forming 1-bromo-1-phenylethane.

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