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Statement-1: m-Methoxyphenol is a stronger aciid than p-methoxyphenol Statement-2: Methoxy group +R-effect at both o- and p-positions.

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Statement-1 is true, statement-2 is true, statement-2 is a correct explanation for statement-1.
Statement-1 is true,s tatement-2 is true, statement-2 is not a correct explanation for statement-1.
Statement-1 is true, statement-2 is false.
Statement-1 is false, statement-2 is true.

Solution :Correct explanation. Methoxy GROUP exerts -I-effect at m-position and +R-effect at p-position THEREBY making m-methoxyphenol a STRONGER ACID than p-methoxyphenol.


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