JEE Main Chemistry question

Statement 1: Acetylene is more reactive than ethylene towards electrophilic addition. Statement 2: In acetylene there is greater angle strain, and hence it is reactive; the strain disappears when addition occurs.

(A)Statement 1 is True, Statement 2 is True; Statement 2 is correct explanation for Statement 1
(B)Statement 1 is True, Statement 2 is True; Statement 2 is not correct explanation for Statement 1
(C)Statement 1 is True, Statement 2 is False
(D)Statement 1 is False, Statement 2 is TrueCorrect

Answer: (D)

Solution

Although acetylene's linear -hybridised geometry does experience increased strain in some addition contexts (and this strain is indeed relieved on addition, as Statement 2 correctly

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