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Assertion:of tert butylchloride with Na gives `2,2,3,3`-tetramethy butane
Reason Tert butyl chloride on Wurtz reaction gives alkene.

A

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

B

If both assertion and reason are true, but reason is not the true explanation of the assertion.

C

If assertion is true, but reason is false.

D

If both assertion and Reason are false.

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The correct Answer is:
D
Correct assertion. Tert-Butyl chloride on treatment with Na metal gives isobutane and isobutylene.
Correct reason. Tert-Alkyl halides do not undergo Wurtz reaction but instead undergo dehydrohalogenation.
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