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Assertion : Lactic acid shows geometrical isomerism.
Reason : it has C = C bond.

A

Assertion and reason both are correct statements and reason is correct explanation for assertion.

B

Assertion and reason both are correct statements but reason is not correct explanation for assertion

C

Assertion AND reason is wrong statement

D

Assertion is wrong statement but reason is correct statement

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To solve the question regarding the assertion and reason provided, we need to analyze both statements carefully. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Lactic Acid**: - Lactic acid has the chemical formula \( C_3H_6O_3 \). It contains a hydroxyl group (-OH) and a carboxylic acid group (-COOH). 2. **Identifying Double Bonds**: - The question claims that lactic acid shows geometrical isomerism due to the presence of a C=C double bond. However, we need to check if lactic acid contains such a double bond. - In lactic acid, the structure is as follows: \[ CH_3-CHOH-COOH \] - There is no C=C double bond present in this structure. The only double bond present is in the carboxylic acid group (C=O), which does not contribute to geometrical isomerism. 3. **Geometrical Isomerism Requirement**: - Geometrical isomerism (also known as cis-trans isomerism) occurs in compounds with a C=C double bond where different groups are attached to the carbon atoms of the double bond. - Since lactic acid does not have a C=C bond, it cannot exhibit geometrical isomerism. 4. **Conclusion on Assertion and Reason**: - The assertion that "Lactic acid shows geometrical isomerism" is **false**. - The reason that "it has a C=C bond" is also **false** because lactic acid does not contain a C=C bond. - Therefore, both the assertion and reason are incorrect. ### Final Answer: - Both the assertion and the reason are false. ---
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