JEE Main Chemistry question

Statement 1: Pure acetic acid is converted into ice-like solid called glacial acetic acid. Statement 2: Acetic acid is stronger than HCOOH.

(A)Assertion is True, Reason is True; Reason is correct explanation for Assertion
(B)Assertion is True, Reason is True; Reason is not correct explanation for Assertion
(C)Assertion is True, Reason is FalseCorrect
(D)Assertion is False, Reason is True

Answer: (C)

Solution

Statement 1 is true: pure (anhydrous, glacial) acetic acid freezes just below room temperature (around 16.6 °C) into ice-like crystals, hence the name "glacial acetic acid." Statement 2 is false: formic acid

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