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Direction for: In each of the following questions a statement of Assertion is given followed by a corresponding statement of Reason just below it. Of the statements mark the correct answer as

Assertion: Cyclopentadienyl anion is much more stable than allyl anion. Reason: Cyclopentadienyl anion is aromatic in character.

A) If both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.

B) If both Assertion and Reason are true but Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion.

C) If Assertion is true but Reason is false.

D) If both Assertion and Reason are false.

Correct Answer: A

Solution :

Cylopentadienyl anion is more stable than allyl anion as the former is aromatic and is stabilized by resonance.