Question:

Given below are two statements:
Statement I: In
, the carbocation is stabilized by the \( +R \) effect of the \( \text{OCH}_3 \) group.
Statement II:In
, the carbanion is stabilized by the \( -R \) effect of the \( \text{NO}_2 \) group.
In light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Updated On: Apr 10, 2026
  • Both Statement I and Statement II are true.
  • Both Statement I and Statement II are false.
  • Statement I is true but Statement II is false.
  • Statement I is false but Statement II is true.
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The Correct Option is C

Solution and Explanation

- Statement I is true. The \( \text{OCH}_3 \) group has a \( +R \) effect (electron-donating resonance effect), which stabilizes the carbocation formed during the reaction. - Statement II is false. The \( \text{NO}_2 \) group has a \( -R \) effect (electron-withdrawing resonance effect), which destabilizes the carbanion, not stabilizes it. Thus, the correct answer is that Statement I is true, and Statement II is false.
Final Answer: (C) Statement I is true but Statement II is false.
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