A) Addition of bromine to trans-but-2-ene yields meso-2,3-dibromo butane.
R) Bromine addition to an alkene is an electrophilic addition.

Options

A. Statement 1 is true, statement 2 is true, statement 2 is a correct explanation for statement 1
B. Statement 1 is true, statement 2 is true, statement 2 is not a correct explanation for statement
C. Statement 1 is true, statement 2 is false
D. Statement 1 is false, statement 2 is true

Answer

D

Explanation

NBS gives a constant low concentrated of `Br_(2)` thereby favouring substitution ad preventing addition reaction.