NEET Chemistry Alkenes Assertion Reason Question
Assertion (A): The addition of bromine to alkenes results in the discharge of the reddish orange color of bromine solution.
Reason (R): The addition of bromine to alkenes is an example of an electrophilic addition reaction involving cyclic halonium ion formation.
Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
A is true but R is false.
A is false.
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
The reddish orange color of bromine is discharged because bromine adds to the unsaturation site in alkenes, which is an electrophilic addition reaction involving halonium ion formation.
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