Statement 1: The products `(A)` and `(B)` are
Statement 2: Path I takes place by `SN^(2)` mechanism and Path II take place by `SN^(1)` mechanism.

Options

A. a.Statement 1 and Statement 2 are true and Statement 2 is the correct explanation of Statement 1.
B. b.Statement 1 and Statement 2 are true and Statement 2 is not the correct explanation of Statement 1.
C. c.Statement 1 is true and statement 2 is false.
D. d.Statement 1 is false and statement 2 is false

Answer

D

Explanation

In acidic medium, the reaction proceed via the formula of stable carbonium and takes place by SN^(1) mechanism. In basic medium, the reaction proceeds via `SN^(2)` mechanism and the nucleophile `MeO^(ɵ)` attacks at the less hindered side.

Both the statements are false, so the answer is `(d)`.