Chemistry-Preparation Methods

NEET Chemistry Preparation Methods Assertion Reason Question

Type: Assertion Reason-assertion-Hard-Class 12

Assertion (A): Aryl chlorides can be prepared by electrophilic substitution of arenes with chlorine in the presence of a Lewis acid catalyst. | Reason (R): Fluoro compounds are not prepared by electrophilic substitution due to the high reactivity of fluorine.

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 B

Detailed Explanation

Both statements are true; however, the reason given does not directly explain why aryl chlorides can be prepared by electrophilic substitution. The high reactivity of fluorine is cited as a reason for not preparing fluoro compounds by this method.

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