| Assertion: The presence of nitro group facilitates nucleophilic substitution reactions in aryl halides. |
| Reason: The intermediate carbanion is stabilised due to the presence of nitro group. |
A) Assertion and reason both are correct statements and reason is correct explanation for assertion.
B) Assertion and reason both are correct statements but reason is not correct explanation for assertion.
C) Assertion is correct statement but reason is wrong statement.
D) Assertion is wrong statement but reason is correct statement.
Correct Answer: A
Solution :
The C-atom of C - Cl in chloronitrobenzene carries a small +ve charge.
Because of the positive charge, attack at this carbon atom by the nudeophile is facilitated. 
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