Statement-I : Benzene can decolourize Baeyer's reagent.
Statement-II : Benzene easily reacts with HBr to form Bromobenzene.

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Both statements I and II are correct

Statement-I is incorrect and statement-II is correct

Both statements I and II are incorrect

Statement-I is correct and statement-II is incorrect

answer is D.

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Detailed Solution

Alkaline solution of potassium permanganate is a Baeyer's reagent. Due to delocalization of pi electrons, benzene is not considered unsaturated and cannot decolorize Baeyer's reagent.

Benzene is a stable compound and cannot react with HBr until and unless strong lab conditions are provided.

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