Chemistry-(general)
NEET Chemistry (general) Assertion Reason Question
Type: Assertion Reason-assertion-Medium-Class 12
Assertion (A): Haloalkanes react with KCN to form alkyl cyanides as the main product.
Reason (R): KCN provides a carbon atom that binds with the haloalkane to form a cyanide linkage via the carbon atom.
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 A
Detailed Explanation
The NCERT context states that KCN reacts with haloalkanes to form alkyl cyanides, and this is because KCN provides a carbon atom for the cyanide linkage through carbon.
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