Question

Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion $A$ and the other is labelled as Reason R
Assertion A : Benzene is more stable than hypothetical cyclohexatriene
Reason R : The delocalized $\pi$ electron cloud is attracted more strongly by nuclei of carbon atoms.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• A. A is false but $R$ is true
• B. Both $A$ and $R$ are correct but $R$ is NOT the correct explanation of $A$
• C. $A$ is true but $R$ is false
• D. Both $A$ and $R$ are correct and $R$ is the correct explanation of $A$

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

Assertion - A : Benzene is more stable than cyclohexatriene (True)
Reason - R : Delocalised $\pi-$ e cloud lies B.M.O so more attracted by nuclei of carbon atom.
(True & Correct Explanation)