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Assertion:- Ethyl chloride is more reactive than vinyl chloride.
Reason:- Vinyl is electron repelling group showing +I.

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If both Assertion `&` Reason are True `&` the Reason is a correct explanation of the Assertion.

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If both Assertion `&` Reason are True but Reason is not a correct explanation of the Assertion.

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If Assertion is True but the Reason is False.

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If both Assertion `&` Reason are False.

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To solve the assertion and reason question, we need to analyze both the assertion and the reason provided. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding the Compounds**: - Ethyl chloride (C2H5Cl) is an alkyl halide where the carbon is attached to chlorine through a single bond. - Vinyl chloride (C2H3Cl) is a vinyl halide where the carbon is part of a double bond with another carbon, and it is also attached to chlorine. 2. **Analyzing Reactivity**: - The assertion states that ethyl chloride is more reactive than vinyl chloride. To assess this, we need to consider the bond characteristics and the stability of the compounds. - In ethyl chloride, the C-Cl bond is a straightforward single bond, which is generally easier to break during chemical reactions. - In vinyl chloride, the presence of the double bond (C=C) creates resonance structures that can stabilize the molecule. This resonance makes the C-Cl bond stronger and less reactive compared to ethyl chloride. 3. **Resonance Effect**: - The reason states that vinyl is an electron-repelling group showing a +I (inductive) effect. However, this is misleading. - The presence of the double bond in vinyl chloride allows for resonance, which delocalizes the electrons and strengthens the C-Cl bond. This means that the C-Cl bond in vinyl chloride is less likely to break compared to the C-Cl bond in ethyl chloride. 4. **Conclusion**: - Since the C-Cl bond in vinyl chloride is stronger due to resonance, it requires more energy to break. Therefore, ethyl chloride is indeed more reactive than vinyl chloride. - Thus, the assertion is true, but the reason provided is false because it incorrectly attributes the reactivity to the inductive effect rather than the resonance effect. ### Final Answer: - **Assertion**: True - **Reason**: False
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