AIIMS2003Chemistry-Organic Chemistry

AIIMS 2003 Chemistry Friedel-Crafts Reactions Assertion Reason Question

Type: Assertion Reason-conceptual-Medium-Class 12

Assertion : Alkyl benzene is not prepared by Friedel-Crafts alkylation of benzene.

Reason : Alkyl halides are less reactive than acyl halides.

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

The monoalkyl derivative first formed readily undergoes further alkylation.

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