Assertion : The $pK_a$ of acetic acid is lower than that of phenol.
Reason : Phenoxide ion is more resonance stabilised.

  • A
    If both Assertion and Reason are correct and the Reason is a correct explanation of the Assertion.
  • B
    If both Assertion and Reason are correct but Reason is not a correct explanation of the Assertion.
  • C
    If the Assertion is correct but Reason is incorrect.
  • D
    If both the Assertion and Reason are incorrect.

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Identify $Z$ in the following reaction sequence:
$CH_3COONH_4$ $\xrightarrow{\Delta} X$ $\xrightarrow{P_2O_5} Y$ $\xrightarrow{H_2O/H^+} Z$

What will be the product obtained from the following reaction?
$CH_3CH_2C \equiv N + C_2H_5OH + H_2O \xrightarrow{\text{conc. } H_2SO_4}$

$CH_3COOH \xrightarrow{LiAlH_4} A$
$A + CH_3COOH \xrightarrow{H_3O^+} B + H_2O$
In the above reactions,'$A$' and '$B$' respectively are:

Considering the reaction sequence given below,the correct statement$(s)$ is(are):
$A$. $P$ can be reduced to a primary alcohol using $NaBH_4$.
$B$. Treating $P$ with conc. $NH_4OH$ solution followed by acidification gives $Q$.
$C$. Treating $Q$ with a solution of $NaNO_2$ in aq. $HCl$ liberates $N_2$.
$D$. $P$ is more acidic than $CH_3CH_2COOH$.

Show how each of the following compounds can be converted to benzoic acid.
$(i)$ Ethylbenzene
$(ii)$ Acetophenone
$(iii)$ Bromobenzene
$(iv)$ Phenylethene (Styrene)

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