Question

Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R
Assertion : Glyceraldehyde reacts with $Br_2/ H_2O$ to form achiral compound.

Reason : $-CHO$ and $-CH_2OH$ both are oxidised.

In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below

• A. If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion
• B. If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion
• C. If assertion is true but reason is false
• D. If both assertion and reason are false

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

If both assertion and reason are false

Answer 2

Answer (d) If both assertion and reason are false

Assertion : Glyceraldehyde reacts with $Br_2/ H_2O$ to form achiral compound. (Not correct)

Reason : $-CHO$ and $-CH_2OH$ both are oxidised. (Not True and also not correct reason)