Aryl Halides and Phenols - Result Question 26

####29. Aryl halides are less reactive towards nucleophilic substitution reaction as compared to alkyl halide due to

(1990,1M)

(a) the formation of less stable carbonium ion

(b) resonance stabilisation

(c) longer carbon halogen bond

(d) sp2-hybridised carbon bonded to halogen

Assertion and Reason

Read the following questions and answer as per the direction given below:

(a) Statement I is correct; Statement II is correct Statement II is the correct explanation of Statement I

(b) Statement I is correct; Statement II is correct Statement II is not the correct explanation of Statement I

(c) Statement I is correct; Statement II is incorrect

(d) Statement I is incorrect; Statement II is correct

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Answer:

Correct Answer: 29. (9)

Solution:

Above resonance makes X - a poor leaving group. Also, the carbon bearing X is sp2 - hybridised.



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