Chemistry · PYQ NEET UG 2025

Given below are two statements : one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R). Assertion (A) : \( \text{I} \) undergoes \( \text{S}_\text{N}2 \) reaction faster than \( \text{Cl} \). Reason (R) : Iodine is a better leaving group because of its large size. In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below :

1. A
   Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
2. B
   Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
3. C
   A is true but R is false
4. D
   A is false but R is true