In the following question, a statement of assertion is followed by a statement of reason…

Chemistry · Class 12 · CBSEHaloalkanes and Haloarenes

In the following question, a statement of assertion is followed by a statement of reason. Mark the correct choice.

Assertion : Nucleophilic substitution reaction on an optically active halide gives a mixture of enantiomers.
Reason : The reaction should be in accordance with SN1 mechanism.

  1. Both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.
  2. Both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.
  3. Assertion is true but reason is false.
  4. Both assertion and reason are false.

Answer

(A) Both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.

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