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Published on: August 13, 2026
An ' Assertion' and a 'Reason' are given below. Choose the correct answer from the following options.
Assertion
A
: Vinyl halides do not undergo nucleophilic substitution easily. Reason (R): Even though the intermediate carbocation is stabilized by loosely held p-electrons, the cleavage is difficult because of strong bonding. Both 
and 
are correct statements but 
is not the correct explanation of 
is a correct statement but (R) is a wrong statement.
and are correct statements but is not the correct explanation of is a correct statement but (R) is a wrong statement.
B
Both 
and 
are wrong statements
and are wrong statements
C
Both 
and 
are correct statements and 
is the correct explanation of 
and are correct statements and is the correct explanation of
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
D
Due to resonance there is partial double bond character between carbon and chlorine, hence it do not undergoes nucleophilic substitution reaction.
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