Assertion (A )`S_(N)` 1 hydrolysis of optically active -2 bromooctane results in the formation of `(+-)` - octan -2-ol .
Reason (R ) The reation proceeds through a planar carbocation which can be attacked by the nucleophile from either side.
The correct answer is

Options

A. (A) and (R ) are correct (R ) is the correct explanation of (A )
B. (A ) and (R ) are correct (R ) is not the correct explanation of (A)
C. (A) is correct but (R ) is not correct
D. (A) is not correct but (R ) is correct

Answer

A

Explanation

Given Assertion (A) and the Reason (R ) both are correct and the given Reason (R ) is the correct explanation of the given (A ).
Because `S_(N) 1` reactions occurs through the formation of carbocation and in `S_(n)1` reaction both front as well rear attack of nucleophile at carbocation are possible . In 2- bromooctane following carbocation is formed.

Thus option (a )is the correct anser.