Question

Assertion (A): Phenols are stronger acids than alcohols.

Reason (R): Alkoxide ion is more stable than phenoxide ion.

Options

• Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of the Assertion (A).

• Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, but Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of the Assertion (A).

• Assertion (A) is true, but Reason (R) is false.

• Assertion (A) is false, but Reason (R) is true.

Answer 1

Assertion (A) is true, but Reason (R) is false.

Explanation:

Phenol has a greater level of acidity compared to alcohols. But this stability arises from the greater stability of the phenoxide ion in comparison to the alkoxide ion.