Chemistry-(general)
NEET Chemistry (general) Assertion Reason Question
Type: Assertion Reason-assertion-Hard-Class 12
Assertion (A): Aniline undergoes tarry oxidation during nitration in the presence of strong acids. | Reason (R): The anilinium ion formed in the acidic medium directs substitution to the para position.
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 C
Detailed Explanation
While both statements mention aspects of aniline reactivity, the reason given (R) incorrectly attributes the directing influence to the para position, when it actually influences the meta position.
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