Chemistry-(general)
NEET Chemistry (general) Assertion Reason Question
Type: Assertion Reason-assertion-Hard-Class 12
Assertion (A): The boiling points of aldehydes and ketones are higher than hydrocarbons of comparable molecular masses. | Reason (R): Aldehydes and ketones exhibit intermolecular hydrogen bonding.
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 because aldehydes and ketones exhibit dipole-dipole interactions leading to higher boiling points than hydrocarbons. The reason is false because they do not form intermolecular hydrogen bonds.
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