Question

Given below are two statements labelled as Assertion (A) and Reason (R).
Assertion (A): Anisole on reaction with 1 eq. $HI$ gives iodobenzene and methanol.
Reason (R): Reaction follows $S_{N}2$ mechanism.
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• A. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
• B. Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
• C. A is true but R is false
• D. A is false but R is true

Answer 1

The correct option is D A is false but R is true


So, assertion is false but reason is true.