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Question

Given below are two statements:

Statement I: In

, the carbocation is stabilized by +R effect of $- {OCH}_{3}$ group.

Statement II : In

, the carbanion is stabilized by -R effect of $- {NO}_{2}$ group.

In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Options

A.Both Statement I and Statement II are true
B.Both Statement I and Statement II are false
C.Statement I is true but Statement II is false
D.Statement I is false but Statement II is true

Solution

Sol. [Key Concept: $- {OCH}_{3}$ ($+ R$) stabilises the carbocation; $- {NO}_{2}$ ($- R$) stabilises the carbanion.]

Both statements are correct

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