AIIMS2009Chemistry-Organic Chemistry
AIIMS 2009 Chemistry Properties of Alkenes Assertion Reason Question
Type: Assertion Reason-conceptual-Medium-Class 11
Assertion : The presence of Ag⁺ enhances the solubility of alkenes in water. Reason : Alkenes are weakly polar in nature.
A
Both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion
B
Both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion
C
Assertion is true but reason is false
D
Both assertion and reason are false
Correct Answer
Option B
Detailed Explanation
Ag+ forms complex with the alkene by π-π* bonding giving an ion and the solubility increases.
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