Chemistry-(general)
NEET Chemistry (general) Assertion Reason Question
Type: Assertion Reason-assertion-Medium-Class 11
Assertion (A): Dehydrohalogenation of alkyl halides is influenced by the nature of the halogen atom and the alkyl group. | Reason (R): The rate of dehydrohalogenation is greater for tertiary alkyl groups compared to primary alkyl groups.
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 NCERT context states that the rate of dehydrohalogenation depends on both the halogen atom and the structure of the alkyl group, with tertiary alkyl groups reacting faster than primary ones.
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