MCQ
Assertion : Trans $-2-$ butene on reaction with $Br_2$ gives meso $-2, 3-$ dibromobutane.

Reason : The reaction involves syn-addition of bromine.

  • A
    If both Assertion and Reason are correct and the Reason is a correct explanation of the Assertion.
  • B
    If both Assertion and Reason are correct but Reason is not a correct explanation of the Assertion.
  • If the Assertion is correct but Reason is incorrect.
  • D
    If both the Assertion and Reason are incorrect.

Answer

Correct option: C.
If the Assertion is correct but Reason is incorrect.
c
The assertion that trans $-2$ butene reacts with $Br_2$ to product meso $-2$, $3-$ dibromobutane is correct but it does not involve syn-addition of $Br_2$.

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