JEE MAIN - Chemistry (2022 - 29th June Morning Shift - No. 10)

Given below are two statements :

Statement I : Phenols are weakly acidic.

Statement II : Therefore they are freely soluble in NaOH solution and are weaker acids than alcohols and water.

Choose the most appropriate option :

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.

Explanation

Phenol are weakly acidic. Phenol is more acidic than alcohol & H2O statement (I) is correct. (II) is incorrect.

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