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Published on: August 13, 2026
Given below are two statements: One is labelled as Assertion 
and the other is labelled as
Reason 
;
Assertion A: Aryl halides cannot be prepared by replacement of hydroxyl group of phenol by halogen atom.
Reason R: Phenols react with halogen acids violently.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate from the options given below:
A
Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
B
A is false but R is true.
C
Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of 
.
. D
A is true but R is false.
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
D
: Phenols does not react with halogen acids.
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