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Assertion : The lactic acid shows the geometrical isomerism.
Reason : Lactic acid has carbon-carbon double bond .

A

If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion

B

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

C

If assertion is true but reasonb is false

D

If both assertion and reason are false.

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To solve the question, we need to analyze both the assertion and the reason provided. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding the Assertion**: The assertion states that "Lactic acid shows geometrical isomerism." Geometrical isomerism typically occurs in compounds that have a carbon-carbon double bond (C=C) and different groups attached to the carbon atoms involved in the double bond. **Hint**: Recall that geometrical isomerism is associated with the presence of a double bond and the arrangement of groups around it. 2. **Understanding the Reason**: The reason states that "Lactic acid has a carbon-carbon double bond." To evaluate this, we need to look at the structure of lactic acid. **Hint**: Consider the molecular structure of lactic acid to determine if it contains a C=C bond. 3. **Analyzing the Structure of Lactic Acid**: Lactic acid (2-hydroxypropanoic acid) has the following structure: - It contains a hydroxyl group (-OH) and a carboxylic acid group (-COOH). - The carbon skeleton of lactic acid is CH3-CH(OH)-COOH. **Hint**: Identify the carbon atoms in the structure and check for double bonds. 4. **Identifying the Presence of Double Bonds**: In the structure of lactic acid, there is no carbon-carbon double bond (C=C). The functional groups present are -OH and -COOH, but there is no double bond between carbon atoms. **Hint**: Look for any double bonds between carbon atoms in the structure. 5. **Conclusion**: Since lactic acid does not have a carbon-carbon double bond, it cannot exhibit geometrical isomerism. Therefore, both the assertion and the reason are incorrect. **Final Answer**: Both the assertion and reason are false. ### Summary of the Solution: - The assertion that lactic acid shows geometrical isomerism is false. - The reason that lactic acid has a carbon-carbon double bond is also false. - Thus, the correct conclusion is that both statements are incorrect.

To solve the question, we need to analyze both the assertion and the reason provided. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding the Assertion**: The assertion states that "Lactic acid shows geometrical isomerism." Geometrical isomerism typically occurs in compounds that have a carbon-carbon double bond (C=C) and different groups attached to the carbon atoms involved in the double bond. **Hint**: Recall that geometrical isomerism is associated with the presence of a double bond and the arrangement of groups around it. ...
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