Chemistry-Preparation Methods

NEET Chemistry Preparation Methods Assertion Reason Question

Type: Assertion Reason-assertion-Medium-Class 12

Assertion (A): Aryl fluorides are not prepared by direct halogenation of arenes. | Reason (R): The high reactivity of fluorine makes this method unfeasible for preparing aryl fluorides.

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

The NCERT context states that fluoro compounds are not prepared by electrophilic substitution due to the high reactivity of fluorine.

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