Assertion : Benzyl chloride undergoes nucleophilic substitution much more readily than CH3Cl.
Reason : The intermediate carbocation formed in case of substitution of benzyl chloride is less stable
than in case of CH3Cl.
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Assertion is correct but reason is wrong.
Explanation:
Intermediate carbocation of benzyl chloride is more stable due (R effect) than CH3Cl
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