Q34 / 180 · AIIMS 2019 (26 May) · Chemistry

Assertion: Phenol is more acidic than m-methoxyphenol. Reason : $-\mathrm{OCH}_3$ shows $+I$-effect.

  • A
    If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.
  • B
    If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.
  • Correct answer
    C
    If assertion is true but reason is false.
  • D
    If both assertion and reason are false.

Solution

$-\mathrm{OCH}_3$ shows $+R$-effect.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'C'.

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