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Published on: August 13, 2026
In this type of questions, a statement of assertion 
is followed by a statement of reason
(R). Mark the correct choice as:
Assertion : 
gives large amount of nitration products than all the other halides.
Reason : F is most electronegative halogen.
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
D
Halogens deactivate benzene ring for further substitution due to inductive effect of halogen. The 
-effect of 
in halogens being maximum and thus, deactivating nature in halogens is maximum for F . Thus, nitration of 
shows poor yield. F is most electronegative halogen.
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