NEET Chemistry Alkynes Assertion Reason Question
Assertion (A): The addition of hydrogen halides to alkynes results in the formation of gem dihalides. | Reason (R): In the addition reactions of alkynes, the stability of the vinylic cation determines the product formed.
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 addition of hydrogen halides to alkynes indeed results in gem dihalides, and this process follows the stability of the vinylic cation, making R a correct explanation of A.
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