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Statement-1 : Friedel-crafts reaction between benzene and acetic anhydride in the presence of anhydrous AlCl3 yields acetophenone and not poly substituted products.
Statement-2 : Acetophenone formed, poisons the catalyst preventing further reaction.


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Both Statement-1 and Statement-2 are true and Statement-2 is the correct explanation of Statement-1.

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Both Statement-1 and Statement-2 are true and Statement-2 is not the correct explanation of Statement-1.

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Statement-1 is true but Statement-2 is false.

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Statement-1 is false but Statement-2 is true.

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Solution

The correct option is C

Statement-1 is true but Statement-2 is false.


Correct R: CH3CO group in acetophenone being electron-withdrawing reduces the electron density in the benzene ring, thereby preventing further electrophilic substitution.


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