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NEET Chemistry Addition Reactions Assertion Reason Question

Type: Assertion Reason-conceptual-Medium-Class 11

In the following questions a statement of Assertion (A) followed by a statement of Reason (R) is given. Choose the correct answer out of the following choices.

Assertion (A): Addition reaction of water to but−1t^{-1}-ene in acidic medium yields butan−1n^{-1}-ol.

Reason (R): Addition of water in acidic medium proceeds through the formation of primary carbocation.

A

Assertion and reason both are correct statements and reason explains the assertion.

B

Both assertion and reason are wrong statements.

C

Assertion is correct statement and reason is wrong statement.

D

Assertion is wrong statement and reason is correct statement.

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

The addition of water to but−1t^{-1}-ene in acidic medium forms butan−1n^{-1}-ol through a carbocation intermediate. The primary carbocation is formed initially, which rearranges to a more stable secondary carbocation.

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