Question

Assertion (A): Inversion of configuration is observed when 1-Bromobutane is hydrolysed.

Reason (R): The reaction is S_N2 and proceeds with the formation of transition state.

Options

• Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of the Assertion (A).

• Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, but Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of Assertion (A).

• Assertion (A) is true, but Reason (R) is false.

• Assertion (A) is false, but Reason (R) is true.

Answer 1

Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of the Assertion (A).

Explanation:

Hydrolysis of 1-brombutane proceeds through the S_N2 reaction.Such reactions always proceed with an inversion of configuration.