Chemistry-(general)

NEET Chemistry (general) Assertion Reason Question

Type: Assertion Reason-assertion-Medium-Class 12

Assertion (A): Haloalkanes have a polar carbon-halogen bond. | Reason (R): The carbon atom in a carbon-halogen bond bears a partial negative charge.

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

Haloalkanes have a polar carbon-halogen bond because halogen atoms are more electronegative than carbon, leading to a partial positive charge on carbon, not a negative charge.

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