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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