Aryl Halides and Phenols - Result Question 27
Assertion and Reason
Read the following questions and answer as per the direction given below :
(a) Statement I is correct; Statement II is correct Statement II is the correct explanation of Statement I
(b) Statement I is correct; Statement II is correct Statement II is not the correct explanation of Statement I
(c) Statement I is correct; Statement II is incorrect
(d) Statement I is incorrect; Statement II is correct
30.
Statement I Bromobenzene, upon reaction with $Br _2 / Fe$ gives $1,4$ -dibromobenzene as the major product.
Statement II In bromobenzene, the inductive effect of the bromo group is more dominant than the mesomeric effect in directing the incoming electrophile.
$(2008,3 M)$
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Answer:
Correct Answer: 30. (c)
Solution:
Bromo group is deactivating due to dominance of inductive effect over resonance effect. However, orientation is determined by mesomeric effet of $-Br$.
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