Which of the following statements is correct?

Options

A. Triphenylchloromethane is completely ionized in liquid `SO_(2)`.
B. Triphenylmethanol dissolves in concetrated `H_(2)SO_(4)` to give a solution that has the same intense yellow color as triphenylchloromethane solution.
C. Both (1) and (2)
D. None of these

Answer

C

Explanation

The `(C_(6)H_(5))_(3)C^(+)` carbocation is stabilized by the dispersal of `+ve` charge over three rings, and ionization is promoted by polar solvents. The same ion is formed triphenylmethanol:

`(C_(6)H_(5))_(3)C^(+)` is an unusaually stable carbocation.