Assertion : Phenol is more reactive than benzene towards electrophilic substitution. Reason : `OH` group in phenol is ortho and paradirecting in natur
Assertion : Phenol is more reactive than benzene towards electrophilic substitution.
Reason : `OH` group in phenol is ortho and paradirecting in nature.
A. If both assertion and reason are correct and reason is correct explanation for assertion.
B. If both assertion and reason are correct but reason is not correct explanation for assertion.
C. If assertion is correct but reason is incorrect.
D. If assertion and reason both are incorrect.
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Correct Answer - B
Correct explanation : `OH` group in phenol activates the ortho and para positions towards electrophilic substitution.
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