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QJEEM21Cha284: JEE Main 2021 Chemistry - Class 12 JEEM21Cha284 Solution: Given below are two statements : one is labelled as Assertion…

Given below are two statements : one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R).

Assertion (A) : Treatment of bromine water with propene yields 1-bromopropan-2-ol.

Reason (R) : Attack of water on bromonium ion follows Markovnikov rule and results in 1-bromopropan-2-ol.

In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :

Multiple Choice Options

  • A Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
  • B (A) is false but (R) is true
  • C Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
  • D (A) is true but (R) is false

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JEE Main 2021 (Online) 31st August Morning Shift Chemistry - Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers Question 86 English Explanation

Its IUPAC name 1-bromopropan-2-ol

A and R are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).

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