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Assertion: 2-Bromobutane on reaction wit...

Assertion: 2-Bromobutane on reaction with sodium ethoxide in ethanol gives 1-butene as a majorproduct.
Reason : 1-Butene is more stable than 2-butene.

A

If both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).

B

If both (A) and (R) are correct, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).

C

If (A) is correct, but (R) is incorrect.

D

If both (A) and (R) are incorrect.

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The correct Answer is:
D
2-Bromobutane onreaction with sodium ethoxide in ethanol gives 2-butehe as the major.
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