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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