Assertion (A) : In strongly acidic solutions, aniline becomes more reactive towards…

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Assertion (A) : In strongly acidic solutions, aniline becomes more reactive towards electrophilic reagents.
Reason (R) :The amino group being completely protonated in strongly acidic solution, the lone pair of electrons on the nitrogen is no longer available for resonance. (2001)
  1. If both Assertion and Reason are correct and Reason is the correct explanation of
    Assertion.
  2. If both Assertion and Reason are true but Reason is not the correct explanation of
    Assertion.
  3. If Assertion is true but Reason is false.
  4. If Assertion is false but Reason is true.

Answer

(D) If Assertion is false but Reason is true.

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