In the following question, a statement of assertion is followed by a statement of reason…

Chemistry · Class 12 · CBSEAlcohols, 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.
  1. Both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.
  2. Both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.
  3. Assertion is true but reason is false.
  4. 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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