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Assertion : Styrene on reaction with $\mathrm{HBr}$ gives 2-bromo-2-phenylethane.
Reason : Benzyl radical is more stable than alkyl radical.
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Reason : Benzyl radical is more stable than alkyl radical.
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If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion
$\mathrm{HBr}$ adds to the double bond of the styrene forming 1-bromo-1-phenylethane.
This is an example of elimination-addition reaction.
Note : Here given assertion is wrong.
This is an example of elimination-addition reaction.
Note : Here given assertion is wrong.
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