Assertion (A) p-nitrophenol is more acidic than phenol. Reason (R) Nitro group helps in the stabilisation of the phenoxide ion by dispersal of negativ

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Assertion (A) p-nitrophenol is more acidic than phenol. Reason (R) Nitro group helps in the stabilisation of the phenoxide ion by dispersal of negativ

Assertion (A) p-nitrophenol is more acidic than phenol.
Reason (R) Nitro group helps in the stabilisation of the phenoxide ion by dispersal of negative charge due to resonance.
A. Assertion and reason both are correct and reason is correct explanation of assertion.
B. Assertion and reason both are wrong statements.
C. Assertion is correct statement but reason is wrong statement.
D. Assertion is wrong statement but reason is correct statement.

Monjur Alahi

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2025-01-04 04:42

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Salim Ahmed Kawsar · Accepted Answer · 2023-02-05T15:29:48+06:00

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Assertion and reason and both are correct and reason is correct explanation of assertion. P-nitrophenol is more acidic than phenol because nitro group helps in the stabilisation of the phenoxide ion by dispersal of negative charge due to resonance.

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