NEET Chemistry Preparation Methods Assertion Reason Question
Assertion (A): Aryl halides cannot be prepared by passing dry hydrogen chloride gas through a solution of phenol. | Reason (R): The carbon-oxygen bond in phenols has a partial double bond character and is difficult to break.
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 but R is true.
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
Aryl halides cannot be prepared using this method because the carbon-oxygen bond in phenols is stronger due to its partial double bond character, making it difficult to break.
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