Question

Statement 1 : The following reaction occurs

Statement 2 : Acylium ion is resonance stabilised

• A. Statement 1 is True, Statement 2 is True; Statement 2 is correct explanation for Statement 1
• B. Statement 1 is True, Statement 2 is True; Statement 2 is not correct explanation for Statement 1
• C. Statement 1 is True, Statement 2 is False
• D. Statement 1 is False, Statement 2 is True

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

Although acid (I) is sterically hindered, acylium ion (A) is formed as the intermediate which minimises strain. This ion is resonance stabilised due to delocalisation of $\pi \bar{e}^{-1}$ s