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

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

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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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