Assertion :Compound (1) is formed not (11). Reason: Due to the reduction of central ring, 3 four-membered anti-aromatic rings become stable to form (1). In (2), due to the reduction of terminal ring, only one anti aromatic ring can be stabilised.
A
Both Assertion and Reason are correct and Reason is the correct explanation for Assertion
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B
Both Assertion and Reason are correct but Reason is not the correct explanation for Assertion
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C
Assertion is correct but Reason is incorrect
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D
Both Assertion and Reason are incorrect
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Solution
The correct option is A Both Assertion and Reason are correct and Reason is the correct explanation for Assertion Compound (1) is formed not (11). Due to the reduction of central ring, 3 four-membered anti-aromatic rings become stable to form (1). In (2), due to the reduction of terminal ring, only one anti aromatic ring can be stabilized. Hence, both Assertion and Reason are correct and Reason is the correct explanation for Assertion