Question

Assertion (A): Toluene on Friedal Crafts methylation gives o– and p–xylene.

Reason (R): CH₃-group bonded to benzene ring increases electron density at o– and p– position.

Options

• Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A.

• Both A and R are correct but R is not the correct explanation of A.

• Both A and R are not correct.

• A is not correct but R is correct.

Answer 1

Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A.

Explanation:

The – CH₃ group is an activating group and it directs the upcoming substituent to the ortho and para position.