Assertion (A): Toluene on Friedal Crafts methylation gives o– and p–xylene.
Reason (R): CH3-group bonded to benzene ring increases electron density at o– and p– position.
(i) Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A.
(ii) Both A and R are correct but R is not the correct explanation of A.
(iii) Both A and R are not correct.
(iv) A is not correct but R is correct.
Assertion (A): Toluene on Friedal Crafts methylation gives o– and p–xylene.
Reason (R): CH3-group bonded to benzene ring increases electron density at o– and p– position.
(i) Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A.
(ii) Both A and R are correct but R is not the correct explanation of A.
(iii) Both A and R are not correct.
(iv) A is not correct but R is correct.
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1 Answer
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This is a assertion and reason answer type question as classified in NCERT Exemplar
(i) The -CH3 group is an activating group and it directs the upcoming substituent to the ortho and para position.
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