AIIMS 2007 Chemistry Stereochemistry Assertion Reason Question
Assertion : trans-butene on reaction with bromine forms racemic mixture.
Reason : trans-compound in trans addition forms two types of stereoisomers.
If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.
If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.
If assertion is true but reason is false.
If both assertion and reason are false.
Correct Answer
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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