Question:

Statement I: The acidic strength of monosubstituted nitrophenol is higher than phenol because of electron withdrawing nitro group.
Statement II: o-nitrophenol, m-nitrophenol and p-nitrophenol will have same acidic strength as they have one nitro group attached to the phenolic ring.
Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

Updated On: May 8, 2024
  • Both Statement I and Statement II are correct.
  • Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect.
  • Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect.
  • Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct.
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The Correct Option is C

Solution and Explanation

S-I is correct but S-II is incorrect as o-, m- and p-nitrophenol are more acidic than phenol.
o-,p- and m-nitrophenol have different acidic strength.
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