Q.

Assertion(A): Anisole undergoes electrophilic substitution at o-& p-positions.
Reason(R): -OCH3 group is ring activating group & it increases electron density at o- & p- positions.

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a

Both A and R are correct, R is not the correct explanation to A

b

Both A and R are correct, R is the correct explanation to A

c

A is true but R is false

d

A is false R is true

answer is A.

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Detailed Solution

Methoxy group in anisole is ortho, paradirecting and activates the aromatic ring towards electrophilic substitution in the same way as in phenol.

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