In the following question, a statement of assertion is followed by a statement of reason…

Chemistry · Class 12 · CBSEHaloalkanes and Haloarenes

In the following question, a statement of assertion is followed by a statement of reason. Mark the correct choice.
Assertion : Replacement of –Cl group by –OH in chlorobenzene is easier if nitro group is present in the ring.
Reason : Nitro group leads to strengthen the C Cl bond in chlorobenzene.
  1. Both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.
  2. Both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.
  3. Assertion is true but reason is false.
  4. Both assertion and reason are false.

Answer

(C) Assertion is true but reason is false.

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