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Assertion: Trans-`2`-butane on reaction with `Br_(2)` gives meso-`2,3-`dibromobutane.
Reason: The reaction involves syn-addition of bromine.

A

If both assertion and reason are true and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.

B

If both assertion and reason are true and the reason is the correct explanations of the assertion

C

If the assertion is true but reason is false

D

If assertion is false but reason is true.

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The correct Answer is:
C
The assertion that trans`-2` butene reacts with `Br_(2)` to produce meso`-2,3`-dibromobutane is correct but it does not involve syn-addition of `Br_(2)`.
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