Chemistry · 2022
JEE Main · 29 June 2022, Shift 1 · Q80
Given below are two statements. Statement I: Phenols are weakly acidic. Statement II: Therefore they are freely soluble in NaOH solution and are…
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.Choose the most appropriate option :
Official answer
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Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect.
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