RE-NEET 2026 Chemistry Reactions of Aromatic Compounds Assertion Reason Question
Given below are two statements:
Statement-I: Oxidation of p-nitrotoluene with acidic KMnO₄ gives an acid that is stronger than benzoic acid.
Statement-II: Reduction of p-nitrotoluene with Sn/HCl followed by neutralization gives an amine that is more basic than aniline.
In light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below.
Both Statement-I and Statement-II are incorrect.
Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect.
Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct.
Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct.
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
Oxidation of p-nitrotoluene gives p-nitrobenzoic acid, which is stronger than benzoic acid. Reduction of p-nitrotoluene gives p-toluidine, which is less basic than aniline.
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