Question

Statement 1: NBS is a specific reagent for allylic bromination.
Statement 2: Allylic bromination occurs through free radical intermediates.

• A. If both Statement 1 and Statement 2 are true and the statement 2 is the correct explanation o f the statement 1.
• B. If both Statement 1 and Statement 2 are true but statement 2 is not the correct explanation of the statement 1.
• C. If Statement 1 is true but Statement 2 is false.
• D. If Statement 1 is false but Statement 2 is true.

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

Correct Explanation: NBS gives a constant low concentration of $Br_{2}$ thereby favouring substitution and preventing addition reaction.