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Assertion:Styrene on reaction with HBr ...

Assertion:Styrene on reaction with HBr gives 2-bromo-2-phenylethane.
Benzyl radical is more stable than alkyl radical.

A

If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the explaination of assertion.

B

If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explaination of assertion

C

If assertion is true but reason is false

D

If both assertion and reason are false.

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To solve the given question, we need to analyze both the assertion and the reason provided. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding the Assertion**: - The assertion states that styrene reacts with HBr to give 2-bromo-2-phenylethane. - Styrene (C6H5-CH=CH2) undergoes an electrophilic addition reaction with HBr. ...
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