Chemistry-(general)
NEET Chemistry (general) Assertion Reason Question
Type: Assertion Reason-assertion-Hard-Class 12
Assertion (A): In the hydroboration-oxidation of alkenes, the addition of borane occurs at the sp2 carbon carrying more hydrogen atoms. | Reason (R): The hydroboration-oxidation reaction of alkenes follows Markovnikov's rule.
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 C
Detailed Explanation
The assertion is true as the borane adds to the carbon with more hydrogen atoms, but the reaction follows anti-Markovnikov's rule, making the reason false.
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