Geo-Scientist Prelims 2026 Chemistry Q110: Consider the following statements :

Consider the following statements :

1. 4-Chloro-3-nitroacetophenone reacts with sodium methoxide in methanol slower than 4-chloro-3-nitrotoluene
2. 4-Chloro-3-nitroacetophenone reacts with sodium methoxide in methanol faster than 4-chloro-3-nitrotoluene
3. 1-Bromo-2,4-dinitrobenzene reacts with sodium methoxide in methanol faster than 1,4-dibromo-2-nitrobenzene
4. 1-Bromo-2,4-dinitrobenzene reacts with sodium methoxide in methanol slower than 1,4-dibromo-2-nitrobenzene

Which of the statements given above are correct ?

1. (a) 1 and 3
2. (b) 1 and 4
3. (c) 2 and 3
4. (d) 2 and 4