AIIMS2007Chemistry-Organic Chemistry
AIIMS 2007 Chemistry Functional Groups Assertion Reason Question
Type: Assertion Reason-conceptual-Medium-Class 11
Assertion : Acetamide has more polar C=O group than in ethyl acetoacetate.
Reason : NH₂ is more electron donating than OC₂H₅.
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 A
Detailed Explanation
Weaker bases are good leaving groups. Hence, the acyl derivatives with weaker bases as leaving groups can easily rupture the bond and are more reactive.
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