Assertion :Rate of reaction of alkyl halide in Williamson's synthesis reaction is 1∘RX>2∘RX>3∘RX. Reason: It is a type of bimolecular substitution reaction (SN2).
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. Williamson's synthesis occurs by SN2 mechanism and primary alkyl halides are most reactive in SN2 reactions.