Chemistry-(general)
NEET Chemistry (general) Assertion Reason Question
Type: Assertion Reason-assertion-Easy-Class 12
Assertion (A): Acyl chlorides can be converted into carboxylic acids by hydrolysis. | Reason (R): Anhydrides do not undergo hydrolysis to form carboxylic acids.
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
Acyl chlorides are hydrolyzed to carboxylic acids, while anhydrides also undergo hydrolysis to form carboxylic acids. Therefore, the reason is incorrect.
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