AIIMS2011Chemistry-Organic Chemistry

AIIMS 2011 Chemistry Williamson's Synthesis Assertion Reason Question

Type: Assertion Reason-conceptual-Medium-Class 12

Assertion : Rate of reaction of alkyl halide in Williamson's synthesis reaction is 1°RX > 2°RX > 3°RX. Reason : It is a type of molecular substitution reaction (Sₙ2).

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 A

Detailed Explanation

Williamson's synthesis occurs by SN2 mechanism.

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