Chemistry-Isomerism

NEET Chemistry Isomerism Assertion Reason Question

Type: Assertion Reason-assertion-Hard-Class 11

Assertion (A): Chain isomerism arises due to different arrangements of the carbon skeleton in organic compounds. | Reason (R): Functional group isomerism involves compounds with the same molecular formula but different 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 B

Detailed Explanation

Chain isomerism is described as differences in carbon skeleton arrangements, whereas functional group isomerism involves different functional groups, making R true but not the explanation for A.

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