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Assertion : Butane and 2-methylbutane are homologues.
Reason : Butane is a straight chain alkene while 2-methylbutane is a branched chain alkene.

A

If both assertion and reason are correct and reason is correct explanation for assertion.

B

If both assertion and reason are correct but reason is not correct explanation for assertion.

C

If assertion is correct but reason is incorrect.

D

If both assertion and reason are incorrect.

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To solve the question, we will analyze both the assertion and the reason provided. ### Step 1: Analyze the Assertion The assertion states that "Butane and 2-methylbutane are homologues." - **Definition of Homologues**: Homologues are compounds that differ by a repeating unit, typically a -CH2- group, and have the same functional group and similar chemical properties. - **Structures**: - Butane (C4H10): CH3-CH2-CH2-CH3 - 2-Methylbutane (C5H12): CH3-CH(CH3)-CH2-CH3 Since 2-methylbutane can be derived from butane by adding a -CH2- group, they are indeed homologues. ### Conclusion for Assertion: The assertion is **True**. ### Step 2: Analyze the Reason The reason states that "Butane is a straight chain alkene while 2-methylbutane is a branched chain alkene." - **Identifying the Type of Compounds**: - Butane is an alkane (single bonds only) and not an alkene (which contains at least one double bond). - 2-Methylbutane is also an alkane, not an alkene. ### Conclusion for Reason: The reason is **False** because both butane and 2-methylbutane are alkanes, not alkenes. ### Final Conclusion: - The assertion is **True**. - The reason is **False**. Thus, the correct answer is that the assertion is true, but the reason is false. ---

To solve the question, we will analyze both the assertion and the reason provided. ### Step 1: Analyze the Assertion The assertion states that "Butane and 2-methylbutane are homologues." - **Definition of Homologues**: Homologues are compounds that differ by a repeating unit, typically a -CH2- group, and have the same functional group and similar chemical properties. - **Structures**: - Butane (C4H10): CH3-CH2-CH2-CH3 ...
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