Q.

Statement 1: m-Methoxyphenol is a stronger acid than p-methoxyphenol.

Statement 2: Methoxy group exerts +R -effect at both o- and p-positions.

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a

Both Statements 1 and 2 are incorrect.

b

Statement 1 is incorrect and statement 2 is correct

c

Both statements 1 and 2 are correct

d

 statements 1 is correct and statement 2 is incorrect

answer is A.

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Correct explanation is Methoxy group exerts - I - effect at m-position and +R-effect at o- and p-position, thereby making m-methoxyphenol a stronger acid than p-methoxyphenol.

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