wiz-icon
MyQuestionIcon
MyQuestionIcon
1
You visited us 1 times! Enjoying our articles? Unlock Full Access!
Question

Assertion :The second substituent may enter the mono-substituted benzene ring at either ortho, para or at meta position. Reason: The position of the incoming group is determined by the nature of the group present in monosubstituted benzene ring.

A
Both Assertion and Reason are correct and Reason is the correct explanation for Assertion
Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses
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
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
Open in App
Solution

The correct option is A Both Assertion and Reason are correct and Reason is the correct explanation for Assertion
  • The position of the incoming group is determined by the nature of the group present in the monosubstituted benzene ring.
  • There can be two types of a monosubstituted group on benzene ring viz. electron donating and an electron withdrawing group.
  • Electron donating group will attack at ortho and para position whereas the electron withdrawing group will attack meta position.

flag
Suggest Corrections
thumbs-up
0
similar_icon
Similar questions
View More
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
similar_icon
Related Videos
thumbnail
lock
Aromatic Compounds - Chemical Properties
CHEMISTRY
Watch in App
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
CrossIcon