Phenol is more reactive than benzene towards electrophilic substitution reaction. In case of Phenol, the intermediate carbocation is more resonance stabilised.A. Statement `I` is true, Statement `II` is true , Statement `II` is the correct explanation of Statement `I`.B. Statement `I` is true , Statement `II` is true , Statement `II` is not the correct explanation of Statement `I`C. Statement `I` is true , Statement `II` is false.D. Statement `I` is false , Statement `II` is true.

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1.	Phenol is more reactive than benzene towards electrophilic substitution reaction. In case of Phenol, the intermediate carbocation is more resonance stabilised.A. Statement `I` is true, Statement `II` is true , Statement `II` is the correct explanation of Statement `I`.B. Statement `I` is true , Statement `II` is true , Statement `II` is not the correct explanation of Statement `I`C. Statement `I` is true , Statement `II` is false.D. Statement `I` is false , Statement `II` is true.
Answer» Correct Answer - A Both statements are correct and Statement `II` is the correct explanation of Statement `I`.

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