Chemistry-Isomerism
NEET Chemistry Isomerism Assertion Reason Question
Type: Assertion Reason-assertion-Medium-Class 11
Assertion (A): Chain isomerism occurs due to different arrangements of carbon atoms in the carbon skeleton. | Reason (R): Chain isomers have the same molecular formula but differ in the position of functional 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 but R is true.
Correct Answer
Option C
Detailed Explanation
Chain isomerism is due to different carbon skeletons, not the position of functional groups. The reason statement describes position isomerism, not chain isomerism.
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