Aryl Halides and Phenols - Result Question 29
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
32.
Statement I Benzonitrile is prepared by the reaction of chlorobenzene with potassium cyanide.
Statement II Cyanide $\left(CN^{-}\right)$is a strong nucleophile.
(1998, 2M)
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Answer:
Correct Answer: 32. (d)
Solution:
Statement I is incorrect, aryl halides do not undergo nucleophilic substitution reaction with ease. Cyanide ion $\left(CN^{-}\right)$ is a strong nucleophile.
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