Assertion : The major product formed by heating `C_(6)H_(5)CH_(2)OCH_(3)` with HI are `C_(6)H_(5)CH_(2)I and CH_(3)OH.`
Reason : Benzyl cation is more stale than methyl cation.

Options

A. If both assertion and reason are true and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.
B. If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.
C. If assertion is true but reason is false.
D. If the assertion and reason both are false.

Answer

A

Explanation

`C_6H_5CH_2OCH_3 " " overset(H^+)toC_6H_5CH_ 2^++CH_3OH" " overset(l^-)toC_6H_5CH_2I`
This can be explained on the basis of `S_N1` mechanism. The carbonium ion produced being benzylium ion. Since this type is more stable than alkylium ion.