QuestionReaction mechanism / neighbouring-group (π) participation
Consider the following statements regarding the solvolysis of compounds I and II in acetic acid :
Statement 1 : Compound I undergo solvolysis faster than compound II.
Statement 2 : The greater rate enhancement in compound I than II is due to the effective stabilization of transition state by the isolated double bond than an aryl ring.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of above statements ?
- (a) Both statement 1 and statement 2 are true and statement 2 is the correct explanation of statement 1.
- (b) Both statement 1 and statement 2 are true but statement 2 is not the correct explanation of statement 1.
- (c) Statement 1 is true but statement 2 is false.
- (d) Statement 1 is false but statement 2 is true.
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