NEETChemistryGeneral Organic Chemistry
What is the primary role of the reagent in an organic reaction?
Options
- ATo supply carbon to the new bond
- BTo form intermediates
- CTo break covalent bonds
- DTo create multiple products
Correct answer
C. To break covalent bonds
Step-by-step solution
The reagent as the other reactant in an organic reaction and does not mention its role in supplying carbon to the new bond. Instead, it mentions that a covalent bond is broken by the reagent.