Reason (R): Alkyl substituted phenols show a decreased acidity due to the electron releasing + I effect of alkyl group.
A. Both A and R are correct but R is not the correct explanation of A.
B. Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A.
C. Both A and R are wrong
D. A is correct but R is wrong
Answer:B
Reason (R): Alkyl substituted phenols show a decreased acidity due to the electron releasing + I effect of alkyl group.
A. Both A and R are correct but R is not the correct explanation of A. B. Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A. C. Both A and R are wrong D. A is correct but R is wrong