Statement-1:Ortho iodobenzoic acid is strongest acid among all ortho halobenzoic acids. Statement-2: Iodine exerts maximum ortho effect (steric effect
Statement-1:Ortho iodobenzoic acid is strongest acid among all ortho halobenzoic acids.
Statement-2: Iodine exerts maximum ortho effect (steric effect ) so the acid weakening resonance effect of aromatic ring is decreased.
A. Statement-1 is True, Statement-2 is True, Statement-2 is a correct explanation for Statement-1
B. Statement-1 is True, Statement-2 is True, Statement-2 is NOT a correct explanation for Statement-1
C. Statement-1 is True, Statement-2 is False.
D. Statement-1 is False, Statement-2 is True.
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Correct Answer - A
Due to ortho effect, acidity of benzene carboxylic acid is increases.
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