Chemistry-Alkenes

NEET Chemistry Alkenes Assertion Reason Question

Type: Assertion Reason-assertion-Medium-Class 11

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.

A

Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.

B

Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.

C

A is true but R is false.

D

A is false.

Correct Answer

Option A

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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