Addition of bromine to trans-2-butene yields meso-2,3-dibromobutane.
Bromine addition is an electrophilic addition.

Options

A. Statement `I` is true, Statement `II` is true , Statement `II` is the correct explanation of Statement `I`.
B. Statement `I` is true , Statement `II` is true , Statement `II` is not the correct explanation of Statement `I`
C. Statement `I` is true , Statement `II` is false.
D. Statement `I` is false , Statement `II` is true.

Answer

B

Explanation

trans-Alkene + Anti-addition of `Br_2 rarr` Meso compound Addition takes place by `Br^(oplus)` (electrophilic addition) Both the statements are correct but statement `II` is not the correct explanation of statement `I`.