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Assertion (A) : Benzene does not decolourize Br2 water.
Reason (R) : Benzene is stabilized by resonance due to delocalization of π-electrons.

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Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion
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Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is not correct explanation of Assertion
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Assertion is true but Reason is false
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Both Assertion and Reason are false
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Solution

The correct option is A Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion
This decolourising of bromine water is a test for unsaturated compounds.

Due to delocalisation of pi electrons benzene doesnt give test of unsaturation and doesnt undergo addition reaction. (As aromatic system is most stable)

Option A is correct.


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