Question

Assertion (A): Addition of bromine on trans-2-butene gives meso-2, 3-dibromo butane. 

Reason (R): Br₂ adds on alkene via the formation of carbocation as an intermediate.

(A) If both Assertion and reason are true and Reason is a correct explanation of Assertion.

(B) If both assertion and Reason are true but Reason is not a correct explanation of Assertion.

(C) If Assertion is true but Reason is false.

(D) If Assertion is false but reason is true.

Answer 1

Correct option (C) If Assertion is true but Reason is false.

Explanation:

Addition of Br₂ is anti addition, so Trans-2-butene will give meso.