Chemistry-IUPAC Nomenclature
NEET Chemistry IUPAC Nomenclature Assertion Reason Question
Type: Assertion Reason-assertion-Easy-Class 11
Assertion (A): In IUPAC nomenclature, the name of a branched alkane includes the names of the alkyl groups as prefixes. | Reason (R): The names of alkyl groups attached as branches are prefixed to the name of the parent alkane and the position of the substituents is indicated by appropriate numbers.
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 A
Detailed Explanation
According to the NCERT context, the names of alkyl groups are prefixed to the parent alkane and their positions are indicated by numbers, making the reason a correct explanation of the assertion.
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