Assertion :Aniline can be prepared by the reaction of chlorobenzene with NaNH2/Liq.NH3. Reason: NH−2 ion is a stronger nucleophile.
A
Both Assertion and Reason are correct and Reason is the correct explanation for Assertion.
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
B
Both Assertion and Reason are correct but Reason is not the correct explanation for Assertion.
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
C
Assertion is correct but Reason is incorrect.
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
D
Both Assertion and Reason are incorrect.
Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses
Open in App
Solution
The correct option is D Both Assertion and Reason are incorrect. Chlorobenzene reacted with the very strong base sodium amide NaNH2 at low temperature −33oC in liquid ammonia to give aniline (aminobenzene). NH2− replaces Cl−. NH2− act as a base in the reaction.