Question

Given below are two statements labelled as Assertion (A) and Reason (R).

Assertion (A): Alkyl halides are insoluble in water.

Reason (R): Alkyl halides have halogen attached to sp³ hybrid carbon.

Select the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

Options

• Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.

• Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.

• A is true but R is false.

• A is false but R is true.

Answer 1

Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.

Explanation:

They can't create hydrogen bonds with water or break pre-existing hydrogen bonds, alkyl halides are insoluble in water.