Statement I : Bromobenzene, upon reaction with Br2/Fe gives 1,4-dibromobenzene as the major product.

Question

Read the following questions and answer as per the direction given below :

(a)  Statement I is true; Statement II is true; Statement II is a 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.

Statement I : Bromobenzene, upon reaction with Br₂/Fe gives 1,4-dibromobenzene as the major product.

Statement II : In bromobenzene, the inductive effect of the bromo group is more dominant than the mesomeric effect in directing the incoming electrophile.

Answer 1

Correct option (c) Statement I is true; Statement II is false.

Explanation:

Bromine orientation is controlled by its mesomeric effect, its stabilization of arenium ion by +M activity.

In bromobenzene the inductive effect of the bromo group is more dominant than the mesomeric effect in the activity of ring :