Question

Given below are two statements: One is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R.
Assertion (A): Halogenation of 2-methyl propane gives (CH₃), CHCH₂X (Minor) and (CH3)3, C-X (Major) with chlorination giving a larger amount of minor product then bromination.
Reasons (R): Tertiary free radicals are more stable than primary ones.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is NOT the correct explanation of (A)

Answer 2

The correct answer is (B) : Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is NOT the correct explanation of (A)