Statement-I: Aryl halides undergo nucleophilic substitution with ease. Statement-II: The carbon-halogen bond in aryl halides has partial double bond character.

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Statement-I: Aryl halides undergo nucleophilic substitution with ease.
Statement-II: The carbon-halogen bond in aryl halides has partial double bond character.

Prashant Kotian · Accepted Answer

Correct answer: D. Statement-I is incorrect because aryl halides are extremely unreactive towards normal nucleophilic substitution. Statement-II is correct as resonance between the halogen lone pair and the benzene ring imparts partial double-bond character to the bond.

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