Aryl Halides and Phenols - Result Question 30
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
33.
Statement I Aryl halides undergo nucleophilic substitution with ease.
Statement II The carbon halogen bond in aryl halides has partial double bond character.
(1991, 2M)
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Answer:
Correct Answer: 33. (d)
Solution:
Statement $I$ is incorrect, aryl halides do not usually undergo nucleophilic substitution with ease. Statement $II$ is correct, resonance introduces partial double bond character to $C-X$ bond.
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