Assertion: The pK_(a) of acetic acid is lower than that of phenol Reason: Phenoxide ion is more resonance stabilised.

Assertion: The pK_(a) of acetic acid is lower than that of phenol Rea

1.	Assertion: The pK_(a) of acetic acid is lower than that of phenol Reason: Phenoxide ion is more resonance stabilised.
Answer» If both ASSERTION and REASON are TRUE and reason is a correct EXPLANATION of assertion. If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not a correct explanation of assertion. If assertion is true but reason is false. If assertion and reason both are false. Answer :C