In the following question, a statement of assertion is followed by a statement of reason…
Chemistry · Class 11 · CBSE — Hydrocarbons
In the following question, a statement of assertion is followed by a statement of reason. Mark the correct choice.
Assertion : The reaction, C2H5Br + 2Na + C2H5Br 
C2H5C2H5 + 2NaBr is known as Wurtz reaction.
Reason : The reaction is carried out in presence of dry ether.
- Both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.
- Both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.
- Assertion is true but reason is false.
- 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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