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Assertion : Benzaldehyde is more reactive than ethanal towards nucleophilic attack.
Reason. : The overall effect of -l and + R effect of phenyl group decreases the electron density on the carbon atom of ` gt C =O` group in benzaldehyde.

A

If both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is correct explanation of Assertion.

B

If both Assertion and Reason are true but Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion.

C

If Assertion is true but Reason is false.

D

If both Assertion and Reason and false.

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