Reason (R): Alkyl groups (electron releasing group) increases the electron density on oxygen and decreases the polar nature of – OH bond. Hence it results in the decrease in acidity.
A. Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A.
B. Both A and R are not correct
C. A is correct but R is wrong
D. A is wrong but R is correct
Answer:A
Reason (R): Alkyl groups (electron releasing group) increases the electron density on oxygen and decreases the polar nature of – OH bond. Hence it results in the decrease in acidity.
A. Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A. B. Both A and R are not correct C. A is correct but R is wrong D. A is wrong but R is correct