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⁻brom-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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