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Assertion-Reason
🔥 APPEARED IN 3 BOARD SETS
For questions number 13 to 16, two statements are given — one labelled as Assertion
A
and the other labelled as Reason (R). Select the correct answer to these questions from the codes
A
,
B
,
C
and
D
as given below :
A
Both Assertion
A
and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of the Assertion
A
.
B
Both Assertion
A
and Reason (R) are true, but Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of the Assertion
A
.
C
Assertion
A
is true, but Reason (R) is false.
D
Assertion
A
is false, but Reason (R) is true.
Assertion
A
: The presence of $-\text{OH}$ group in phenols directs the incoming group to ortho and para positions.
Reason (R) : $-\text{OH}$ group in phenols activates the aromatic ring towards electrophilic substitution reaction.
01 // VERIFIED BOARD OCCURRENCES
| Year | Paper Code | Set | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| CBSE 2026 | Series 56-1 | Set 2 | Question 13 |
| CBSE 2025 | Series 56-4 | Set 1 | Question 13 |
| CBSE 2025 | Series 56-4 | Set 2 | Question 13 |
02 // OFFICIAL CBSE MARKING SCHEME BREAKDOWN
- Step 1: Stating the fundamental formula / law statement (+1 Mark)
- Step 2: Intermediate mathematical substitution or proof steps (+1 Mark)
- Step 3: Correct final value or conclusion with mandatory SI units (+1 Mark)