AIIMS2004Chemistry-Acids and Bases
AIIMS 2004 Chemistry Acidity Assertion Reason Question
Type: Assertion Reason-conceptual-Medium-Class 11
Assertion : The pKₐ of acetic acid is lower than that of phenol.
Reason : Phenoxide ion is more resonance stabilised.
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
C
If assertion is true but reason is false
D
If both assertion and reason are false
Correct Answer
Option C
Detailed Explanation
Lower the value of pKa, more acidic will be the compound.
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