Chemistry-(general)

NEET Chemistry (general) Assertion Reason Question

Type: Assertion Reason-assertion-Easy-Class 12

Assertion (A): Primary amines with three or more carbon atoms are liquids at room temperature. | Reason (R): The solubility of amines in water decreases with an increase in molar mass due to the larger hydrophobic alkyl part.

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 B

Detailed Explanation

A is true because primary amines with three or more carbon atoms are liquids, but R, though true, does not explain why they are liquids; it explains solubility behavior.

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