Assertion :Alkenes are called olefins. Reason: They form oily liquids on reaction with chlorine gas.
A
Both Assertion and Reason are correct and Reason is the correct explanation for Assertion
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B
Both Assertion and Reason are correct but Reason is not the correct explanation for Assertion
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C
Assertion is correct but Reason is incorrect
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D
Both Assertion and Reason are incorrect
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Solution
The correct option is A Both Assertion and Reason are correct and Reason is the correct explanation for Assertion Since the compound is unsaturated with respect to hydrogen atoms, the extra electrons are shared between 2 Carbon atoms forming double bonds in alkenes. Alkenes are also called Olefins because they form oily liquids on reaction with Chlorine gas.