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Assertion : trans-2-Butene on reaction w...

Assertion : trans-2-Butene on reaction with `Br_2` gives meso-2,3-dibromobutane.
Reason : The reaction involves syn-addition of bromine.

A

If both Assertion and Reason are correct and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.

B

If both Assertion and Reason are correct, but Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion.

C

If Assertion is correct , but Reason is incorrect.

D

If both Assertion and Reason are incorrect .

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The correct Answer is:
C

The reaction is trans addition of `Br_2` and not syn addition.
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