Carboxylic Acids and their Derivatives - Result Question 34
Assertion and Reason
Read the following questions and answer as per the direction given below :
(a) Statement I is true; Statement II is true; Statement II is a correct explanation of Statement I.
(b) Statement I is true; Statement II is true; Statement II is not the correct explanation of Statement I.
(c) Statement I is true; Statement II is false.
(d) Statement I is false; Statement II is true
20.
Statement I Acetic acid does not undergo haloform reaction.
Statement II Acetic acid has no alpha hydrogen.
(1998, 2M)
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Answer:
Correct Answer: 20. (c)
Solution:
Compounds with group gives haloform reaction but this reaction is given only by aldehydes, ketones and alcohols, so acetic acid does not give haloform reaction. However acetic acid has three $\alpha-H$, therefore, statement I is true but statement II is false.
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