Organic Chemistry Basics - Result Question 107
Assertion and Reason
Read the following questions and answer as per the direction given below:
(a) Statement I is correct; Statement II is correct; Statement II is the correct explanation of Statement I
(b) Statement I is correct; Statement II is correct; Statement II is not the correct explanation of Statement I
(c) Statement I is correct; Statement II is incorrect
(d) Statement I is incorrect; Statement II is correct
59.
Statement I $p$-nitrophenol is a stronger acid than $o$-nitrophenol.
Statement II Intramolecular hydrogen bonding make the $o$-isomer weaker acid than $p$-isomer.
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Answer:
Correct Answer: 59. (a)
Solution:
- Statement I is correct; Statement II is correct; Statement II is the correct explanation of Statement I.
Intramolecular $H$-bonding discourage release of $H^{+}$to some extent, hence weaker acid than its para isomer.
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