Chemistry-Alkenes

NEET Chemistry Alkenes Assertion Reason Question

Type: Assertion Reason-assertion-Easy-Class 11

Assertion (A): Alkenes are more reactive than alkanes. | Reason (R): The presence of a weaker π-bond in alkenes makes them susceptible to addition reactions with electrophilic reagents.

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

Alkenes are more reactive than alkanes due to the presence of a weaker π-bond, which makes them unstable and susceptible to reactions with electrophilic reagents as stated in the NCERT context.

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