STANDARD Chemistry Acidity of Phenols Assertion Reason Question
Given below are two statements
Statement I: Phenols are weakly acidic.
Statement II: Therefore they are freely soluble in NaOH solution and are weaker acids than alcohols and water.
Both statement I and statement II are correct.
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.
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
Phenols are stronger acids than alcohols and water but weaker acids than mineral acids.
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