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Statement-1: m-Methoxyaniline (m-anisidi...

Statement-1: m-Methoxyaniline (m-anisidine) is a weaker base than p-methoxyaniline (p-anisidine).
Statement-2: At m-position, methoxy group can exert only +R-effect but not -I-effect.

A

Statement-1 is true, statement-2 is true, statement-2 is a correct explanation for statement-1

B

Statement-1 is true, statement-2 is true, statement-2 is not a correct explanation for statement-1

C

Statement-1 is true, statement-2 is false

D

Statement-1 is false, statement-2 is true

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The correct Answer is:
C
Correct statement 2: At m position, methoxy group can exdrt only -I-effect but not +R-effect.
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