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Assertion: Electron withdrawing groups in aryl halides increase there activity towards nucleophilic substitution.
Reason : 2,4-Dinitrochlorobenzene is less reactive than chlorobenzene.

A

Statement 1 is True, Statement 2 is True, Statement 2 is 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
Halobenzenes become reactive to nucleophilic substitution reactions when electron withdrawing groups (nitro, cyano) are present at ortho/para position.
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