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Assertion:Aryl halides are less reactive...

Assertion:Aryl halides are less reactive towards substitution of halogen atom.
Reason : Halogens are o,p-directing in nature

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.

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The correct Answer is:
B
Arylhalide shows resonance stabilization and thus resistant to substitution reaction.
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