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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:

Updated On: Mar 21, 2024
  • Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
  • Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is NOT the correct explanation of (A)
  • (A) is true but (R) is false
  • (A) is false but (R) is true
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The Correct Option is B

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