Assertion: Phenol is stronger acid than ethanol. Reason: Group with + M effect and -I…

Chemistry · JEE Advanced · NTA ExamsAlcohols, Phenols and Ethers

Assertion: Phenol is stronger acid than ethanol.
Reason: Group with + M effect and -I effect decrease acidity at m-position.
  1. If both assertion and reason are correct and reason
    is the correct explanation of assertion.
  2. If both assertion and reason are true but reason is
    not the correct explanation of assertion.
  3. If assertion is true but reason is false.
  4. If assertion is false but reason is true.

Answer

(C) If assertion is true but reason is false.

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