Question

Assertion (A): Alkanes do not undergo addition reactions.

Reason (R): Addition reactions takes place due to the presence of double or triple bond.

Options

• If both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.

• If both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of А.

• If A is true, but R is false.

• If both A and R are false.

Answer 1

If both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.

Explanation:

Alkanes are saturated hydrocarbons containing only single bonds. Addition reactions generally occur in compounds having double or triple bonds. Therefore, alkanes do not normally undergo addition reactions.