NEET Chemistry Preparation Methods Assertion Reason Question
Assertion (A): Aryl halides cannot be prepared by treating alcohols with halogen acids. | Reason (R): The carbon-oxygen bond in phenols has a partial double bond character, making it stronger than a single bond.
Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.
A is true but R is false.
A is false.
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
Aryl halides cannot be prepared by treating alcohols with halogen acids because the carbon-oxygen bond in phenols has a partial double bond character, making it difficult to break.
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