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Assertion: Styrence on reaction with HBr...

Assertion: Styrence on reaction with `HBr` gives 1-bromo-1-phenylethane .
Reason: Benzyl radical is more stable than alkyl redical .

A

If the the assertion and reason are true and reason is a true explanation of the assertion .

B

If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation 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
Benzyl cation is more stable than alkyl cation The reaction obeys cation mechanism
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