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NEET Chemistry Substitution Reactions Assertion Reason Question

Type: Assertion Reason-assertion-Easy-Class 11

Assertion (A): Aryl halides undergo substitution reactions less readily than benzene.

Reason (R): Halogens in aryl halides are deactivating due to their strong inductive effect, reducing electron density on the benzene ring.

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.

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

In aryl halides, halogens are deactivating due to their strong inductive effect, which reduces the overall electron density on the benzene ring, making substitution reactions less favorable.

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