Q.

Assertion(A): The carbon atom of the carbonyl group of benzaldehyde is more electrophilic than carbon atom of the carbonyl group present in propanal

Reason (R): The polarity of the carbonyl group is reduced in benzaldehyde due to resonance

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a

A and R are true R does not explains A

b

Both A and R are false 

c

A and R are true R explains A

d

A is false but R is true

answer is B.

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The carbon atom of the carbonyl group of benzaldehyde is LESS electrophilic than carbon atom of the carbonyl group present in propanal

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