AIIMS2012Chemistry-Aromatic Compounds
AIIMS 2012 Chemistry Electrophilic Substitution Assertion Reason Question
Type: Assertion Reason-conceptual-Medium-Class 11
Assertion : Phenol is more reactive than benzene towards electrophilic substitution reaction. Reason : In the case of phenol, the intermediate carbocation is more resonance stabilised.
A
If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion
B
If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion
C
If assertion is true but reason is false
D
If both assertion and reason are false
Correct Answer
Option B
Detailed Explanation
OH group shows +M effect and is an activating group. Hence the orientation for phenolic substitution is more stable.
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