Question

Given below are two statements, one is labeled as Assertion (A), and the other one is labeled as Reason (R).
Assertion (A): Alcohols are weaker acids than water.
Reason (R): Water is a better proton donor than alcohol.
In light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below.

• A. Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
• B. Both (A) and (R) are correct but (R) is NOT the correct explanation of (A).
• C. (A) is correct but (R) is not correct.
• D. (A) is not correct but (R) is correct.

Hint:

To compare the acidity of organic compounds, look at the inductive effect of the attached groups.
Alkyl groups are electron-donating ($+\text{I}$ effect) and destabilize the conjugate alkoxide ion, making alcohols weaker acids than water.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A