Chemistry · PYQ NEET UG 2026
हिन्दीGiven below are two statements: Statement-I: Oxidation of p-nitrotoluene with acidic KMnO4 gives an acid that is stronger than benzoic acid. Statement-II: Reduction of p-nitrotoluene with Sn/HCl followed by neutralization gives an amine that is more basic than aniline. In light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below.
Correct answer · Option 3
Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect.
Explanation
p-Nitrobenzoic acid is stronger than benzoic acid due to the -R effect of the -NO2 group. p-Toluidine is more basic than aniline due to the +I effect of the -CH3 group.