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

Chemistry · Class 12 · CBSEAlcohols, Phenols and Ethers

In the following question, a statement of assertion is followed by a statement of reason. Mark the correct choice.
Assertion : Anisole undergoes electrophilic substitution at ortho and para-positions.
Reason : Anisole is less reactive than phenol towards electrophilic substitution reactions.

  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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