Question

Assertion : Addition of $HBr$ on $2$-butene gives two isomeric products.
Reason : Addition of $HBr$ on $2$-butene follows Markovnikov’s rule.

• A. If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of the assertion
• B. If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion
• C. If assertion is true, but reason is false
• D. Both assertion and reason are false statements

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

Addition of $HBr$ on $2$-butene gives only one product, $2$-bromobutane. As $2$-butene is a symmetrical alkene, it does not follow Markovnikov's rule.