Chemistry-Classification

NEET Chemistry Classification Assertion Reason Question

Type: Assertion Reason-assertion-Easy-Class 12

Assertion (A): Allylic alcohols have the hydroxyl group attached to an sp3 hybridised carbon atom. | Reason (R): In allylic alcohols, the hydroxyl group is connected to a carbon atom that is adjacent to a carbon-carbon double bond.

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

The assertion and reason are both true and related, as allylic alcohols have the –OH group attached to an sp3 hybridised carbon atom, which is adjacent to a double bond.

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