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Assertion : The presence of Ag^(+) enhan...

Assertion : The presence of `Ag^(+)` enhance the solubility of alkenes
in water.
Reason : Alkenes are weakly polar in nature.

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 reason 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 the presence of \( \text{Ag}^+ \) enhances the solubility of alkenes in water. - Generally, alkenes are known to be non-polar and have low solubility in water. However, the presence of \( \text{Ag}^+ \) can lead to the formation of a complex with the alkene, which can increase its solubility. 2. **Understanding the Reason**: - The reason states that alkenes are weakly polar in nature. - Alkenes have a carbon-carbon double bond (C=C) which gives them some degree of polarity due to the electronegativity difference between carbon and hydrogen. However, they are still considered weakly polar compared to other functional groups. 3. **Analyzing the Interaction**: - When \( \text{Ag}^+ \) interacts with alkenes, it can form a complex through \( \pi \)-\( d \) bonding. This interaction can lead to the formation of a charged species (anion), which increases the solubility of the alkene in water. - Thus, the assertion that \( \text{Ag}^+ \) enhances the solubility of alkenes is correct due to this complex formation. 4. **Conclusion**: - Both the assertion and reason are true. However, the reason does not directly explain why the assertion is true. The reason only states that alkenes are weakly polar, but it does not clarify how \( \text{Ag}^+ \) enhances their solubility. - Therefore, the final conclusion is that both statements are true, but the reason is not the correct explanation for the assertion. ### Final Answer: Both the assertion and reason are true, but the reason is not the correct explanation for the assertion. ---

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 the presence of \( \text{Ag}^+ \) enhances the solubility of alkenes in water. - Generally, alkenes are known to be non-polar and have low solubility in water. However, the presence of \( \text{Ag}^+ \) can lead to the formation of a complex with the alkene, which can increase its solubility. ...
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