NEET Chemistry Nomenclature Assertion Reason Question
Assertion (A): The common names of alkyl halides are derived by naming the alkyl group followed by the name of halide. | Reason (R): In the IUPAC system of nomenclature, alkyl halides are named as halosubstituted hydrocarbons.
Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
A is true but R is false.
A is false but R is true.
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
Both statements are true; the common names and IUPAC names are distinct systems, thus R does not explain A.
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