| Assertion: \[{{C}_{2}}{{H}_{5}}OH\] is a weaker base than \[{{C}_{6}}{{H}_{5}}OH\] but is a stronger nucleophile than phenol. |
| Reason: In \[{{C}_{6}}{{H}_{5}}OH\], the lone electron pair on oxygen is withdrawn towards the ring due to resonance. |
A) Assertion and reason both are correct and reason is correct explanation of assertion.
B) Both assertion and reason are correct statements but reason is not correct explanation of assertion.
C) Assertion is correct statement but reason is wrong statement.
D) Assertion is wrong statement but reason is correct statement.
Correct Answer: D
Solution :
Correct Assertion : \[{{C}_{2}}{{H}_{5}}OH\] is a stronger base as well as stronger nucleophile than \[{{C}_{6}}{{H}_{5}}OH\].
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