Assertion: The C C distance is longer than C C distance Reason: Both C atoms in alkenes are sp2 hybridized.

InC C , both carbons are sp hybridized and C = C both carbons are 2 sp hybridized. So, C C distance will be shorter than C = C . 12. Assertion (A): Carbon is tetravalent and forms covalent bonds. Reason (R): This can be explained in terms of its electronic configuration and hybridization of s and p- orbitals GENERAL ORGANIC CHEMISTRY 30 (a) Both assertion and Reason are true and the Reason is the correct explanation of the Assertion. (b) Both Assertion and Reason are true but Reason is not the correct explanation of the Assertion. (c) Assertion is true but Reason is false. (d) Both Ass