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Assertion: Benzyl bromide when kept in a...

Assertion: Benzyl bromide when kept in acetone and `H_2O` produces benzyl alcohol.
Reason : The reaction follows `SN_2` mechanism

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:
C
Benzyl halide undergoes hydrolysis by `S_N1` mechanism.
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