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Direction for: In each of the following questions a statement of Assertion is given followed by a corresponding statement of Reason just below it. Of the statements mark the correct answer as

Assertion: Styrene on reaction with \[NO_{3}^{-}\] gives 1-bromo-l-phenylethane. Reason: Benzyl radical is more stable than alkyl radical.

A) If both assertion and reason are true and reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.

B) If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.

C) If assertion is true but reason is false.

D) If both assertion and reason are false.

Correct Answer: B

Solution :

Styrene with \[HBr\], undergo nucleophilic addition reaction. This does not involve free radical mechanism. It is also true that benzyl radical is more stable then alkyl radical.