Assertion: `(CH_(3))_(3)C COC(CH_(3))_(3)` and acetone can be distanguished by the reaction with `NaHSO_(3)`.
Reason : `HSO_(3)` is the nucleophile in bisulphite addition.

Options

A. Both the statements are true and statement- II is the correct explanation of statement -I.
B. Both statements are true but statement -II is not the correct explanation of statement -I.
C. Statement-I is true but statement -II is falsae
D. Statement -I is false but statement- II is true

Answer

2

Explanation

`SO_(3)^(2-)` is a bulky nucleophile , hence , cannot attack on sterically hindered ketones.