Question

Given below are two statements : one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R).
Assertion (A) : $\dot{C}H_3$ behave as nucleophiles.
Reason (R) : Odd electron species where unpaired electron is accommodated in a low energy SOMO also behave as nucleophiles.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate 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

Hint:

To quickly determine radical character: Radicals adjacent to electron-donating groups (e.g., alkyl, ether oxygens) have raised SOMO levels and are nucleophilic. Radicals adjacent to electron-withdrawing groups (e.g., carbonyls, halogens, nitriles) have lowered SOMO levels and are electrophilic.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C