Q. Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R). **Assertion (A):** $\alpha$-halocarboxylic acid on reaction with dil. $\mathrm{NH_3}$ gives good yield of $\alpha$-amino carboxylic acid whereas the yield of amines is very low when prepared from alkyl halides. **Reason (R):** Amino acids exist in zwitter ion form in aqueous medium. In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below :
A) Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
B) Both (A) and (R) are correct but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
C) (A) is correct but (R) is not correct.
D) (A) is not correct but (R) is correct.
Explanation
The correct answer is Option B: Both (A) and (R) are correct but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)..
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Reviewed by Dr. Abubacker
Physics Educator & NEET/JEE Specialist
Ph.D. in Physics with 19+ years of teaching experience.