Assertion : The major product formed by ...

Assertion : The major product formed by heating `C_(6)H_(5)CH_(2)OC_(2)H_(5)` with HI are `C_(6)H_(5)CH_(2)I and C_(2)H_(5)OH.`
Reason : Benzyl cation is more stale than ethyl cation.

A

If both assertion and reason are correct and reason is correct explanation for assertion.

B

If both assertion and reason are correct but reason is not correct for assertion.

C

If assertion is correct but reason is incorrect.

D

If both assertion and reason are incorrect.

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The correct Answer is:

a

Reason is the corect explanation for assertion .

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