(a) If both the assertion and reason are true and reason is a true explanation of the assertion.
(b) If both the assertion and reason are true but the reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.
(c) If the assertion is true but reason is false.
(d) If assertion is false but reason is true.
Q. Assertion: `C_2H_5Br` reacts with alcoholic solution of `AgNO_2` to form nitroethane as the major product.
Reason: `NO_2^(-)` is an ambidient ion.

Answer

B

Explanation

The lone pair electrons on N-atom in `AgNO_2` attacks `C_2H_5Br` to form nitroethane as the major product.