JEE Main 2022 Chemistry question

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.

(1)Both Statement I and Statement II are correct.
(2)Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect.
(3)Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect.Correct
(4)Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct.

Answer: (3)

Solution

Phenols are weakly acidic , so Statement I is correct. But phenols are stronger acids than alcohols $

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Question ID VK-035305