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

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In the following question, a statement of assertion is followed by a statement of reason. Mark the correct choice.
Assertion : In strongly acidic solution aniline becomes less reactive towards electrophilic reagents.
Reason : Due to protonation of amino group the lone pair of electrons on nitrogen is not available for resonance.

  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

(A) Both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.

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