Reason
Oxidising agent oxidises $$ I_{2} $$ into $$HI$$.
Assertion
Aryl iodides can be prepared by reaction of arenes with iodine in the presence of an oxidising agent.
Aryl iodides can be prepared by reaction of arenes with iodine in the presence of an oxidising agent.
A
Both Assertion and Reason are correct but Reason is not the correct explanation for Assertion
B
Both Assertion and Reason are correct and Reason is the correct explanation for Assertion
C
Assertion and Reason both are wrong statements.
D
Assertion is correct but reason is wrong statement.
Correct option is D. Assertion is correct but reason is wrong statement.
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