A statement of Assertion is given followed by a corresponding statement of Reason (R). Choose the correct answer from the given options.
Assertion: tert-Butyl chloride on treatment with sodium metal in dry ether gives 2,2,3,3-tetramethyl butane
Reason: tert-Alkyl halides readily undergo Wurtz reaction.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
Correct assertion: tert-Butyl chloride on treatment with Na metal gives n-butane and isobutylene.
Correct reason: tert-Alkyl halides do not undergo Wurtz reaction.