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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