AIIMS2007Chemistry-Organic Chemistry

AIIMS 2007 Chemistry Stereochemistry Assertion Reason Question

Type: Assertion Reason-conceptual-Medium-Class 11

Assertion : trans-butene on reaction with bromine forms racemic mixture.

Reason : trans-compound in trans addition forms two types of stereoisomers.

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 D

Detailed Explanation

With trans-but-2-ene, the product of Br2 addition is optically inactive due to the formation of symmetric meso compounds.

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