In the following question, a statement of assertion is followed by a statement of reason…
Chemistry · Class 12 · CBSE — Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers
In the following question, a statement of assertion is followed by a statement of reason. Mark the correct choice.
Assertion : Picric acid is a strong acid inspite of absence of carboxylic group.
Reason : Three —NO2 groups in picric acid activate the phenolate ion.
Assertion : Picric acid is a strong acid inspite of absence of carboxylic group.
Reason : Three —NO2 groups in picric acid activate the phenolate ion.
- Both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.
- Both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.
- Assertion is true but reason is false.
- Both assertion and reason are false.
Answer
(A) Both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.
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