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

Options

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

Explanation

To analyze the statements regarding m-methoxyphenol and p-methoxyphenol, we will evaluate their acidity based on the effects of the methoxy group on the phenolic compounds.

### Step-by-Step Solution:

1. **Understanding the Compounds**:
- **m-Methoxyphenol**: The methoxy group (-OCH₃) is located at the meta position relative to the hydroxyl group (-OH).
- **p-Methoxyphenol**: The methoxy group is located at the para position relative to the hydroxyl group.

2. **Acidity of Phenols**:
- The acidity of phenolic compounds is influenced by the stability of the conjugate base formed after deprotonation (loss of H⁺).
- The conjugate base of phenol is the phenoxide ion, which is stabilized by electron-withdrawing groups and destabilized by electron-donating groups.

3. **Effect of the Methoxy Group**:
- The methoxy group has a +R (resonance donating) effect and a -I (inductive withdrawing) effect.
- In **p-methoxyphenol**, the +R effect of the methoxy group increases the electron density on the aromatic ring, which can destabilize the phenoxide ion due to increased electron-electron repulsion.
- In **m-methoxyphenol**, the methoxy group does not have a significant resonance effect on the hydroxyl group. Its -I effect can help stabilize the conjugate base.

4. **Stability of Conjugate Bases**:
- The conjugate base of p-methoxyphenol is less stable due to the destabilizing +R effect from the methoxy group.
- The conjugate base of m-methoxyphenol is more stable because the -I effect from the methoxy group helps to stabilize the negative charge on the phenoxide ion.

5. **Conclusion on Acidity**:
- Since m-methoxyphenol has a more stable conjugate base compared to p-methoxyphenol, it is a stronger acid.
- Therefore, **Statement 1** is true: m-Methoxyphenol is a stronger acid than p-Methoxyphenol.

6. **Evaluation of Statement 2**:
- Statement 2 claims that the methoxy group has a +R effect at both ortho and para positions.
- While this is true, it does not explain why m-methoxyphenol is a stronger acid than p-methoxyphenol. The destabilization of the conjugate base in p-methoxyphenol due to the +R effect is the key factor in determining its acidity.

7. **Final Assessment**:
- **Statement 1** is true.
- **Statement 2** is true but does not correctly explain Statement 1.
- Therefore, the correct conclusion is that Statement 1 is true, and Statement 2 is true but not a correct explanation for Statement 1.