Q. Given 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.
A) Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct
B) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct
C) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are incorrect
D) Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect
Explanation
[Solution from source] Oxidation gives p-nitrobenzoic acid; the electron-withdrawing NO₂ stabilises the carboxylate, so it is stronger than benzoic acid. Reduction gives p-toluidine; the electron-donating CH₃ raises electron density on N, so it is more basic than aniline. Answer (2).
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