Q.

Assertion(A): pKa value of phenol is 10.0 while that of ethanol is 15.9.
Reason(R): Ethanol is stronger acid than phenol.

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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

answer is D.

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Detailed Solution

pKa : phenol < pKa : Ethanol

Ethanol is weaker acid then phenol

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Assertion(A): pKa value of phenol is 10.0 while that of ethanol is 15.9.Reason(R): Ethanol is stronger acid than phenol.