STATEMENT-1: Bromobenzene upon reaction with $\mathrm{Br}_2 / \mathrm{Fe}$ gives 1,4 - dibromobenzene as the major product.
and
STATEMENT-2: In bromobenzene, the inductive effect of the bromo group is more dominant than the mesomeric effect in directing the incoming electrophile.
Select the correct option:
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 a correct explanation for STATEMENT-1
C
STATEMENT-1 is True, STATEMENT-2 is False
D
STATEMENT-1 is False, STATEMENT-2 is True
✓ Correct! Well done.
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Solution
In bromobenzene, it is the mesomeric effect which directs the incoming electrophile.
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