Chemistry-Substitution Reactions
NEET Chemistry Substitution Reactions Assertion Reason Question
Type: Assertion Reason-assertion-Hard-Class 11
Assertion (A): Chlorination of benzene in the presence of anhydrous AlCl3 leads to the formation of hexachlorobenzene. | Reason (R): Electrophilic substitution reactions involve the generation of electrophiles followed by the formation of a carbocation intermediate.
A
Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
B
Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
C
A is true but R is false.
D
A is false but R is true.
Correct Answer
Option B
Detailed Explanation
Both statements are true. However, the reason does not specifically explain why chlorination leads to hexachlorobenzene, which is due to the use of excess chlorine, not the general electrophilic substitution mechanism.
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