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QJEEM24Ch79ef: JEE Main 2024 Chemistry - Class 11 JEEM24Ch79ef Solution: Given below are two statements : Statement I : Nitration of…
Given below are two statements :
Statement I : Nitration of benzene involves the following step -
Statement II : Use of Lewis base promotes the electrophilic substitution of benzene.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :
Multiple Choice Options
- A Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect
- B Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect
- C Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct
- D Both Statement I and Statement II are correct
Step-by-Step Verified Solution
Due to Lewis base formation electrophile stops/greatly slowed. Hence statement 2 is false while statement 1 is true.