Question

Two statements, One Assertion and the other Reason, are given. Which one of the following options is correct?
Assertion: The acid strength of 4 compounds in the descending order is p-Nitrophenol \( > \) p-Methoxyphenol \( > \) Phenol \( > \) p-chlorophenol.
Reason: Electron withdrawing groups increase the acid strength while Electron donating groups decrease the acid strength of Phenol and its derivatives.

• A. Assertion is correct but Reason is wrong.
• B. Both Assertion and Reason are wrong.
• C. Assertion is wrong but Reason is correct.
• D. Both Assertion and Reason are correct.

Hint:

The acid strength of phenols and their derivatives depends on the substituent groups. Electron-withdrawing groups stabilize the conjugate base, increasing the acidity, while electron-donating groups decrease the acidity by destabilizing the conjugate base.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C