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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