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(A) Benzoic acid and phenol can be disti...

(A) Benzoic acid and phenol can be distinguished by NaOH.
(R) Benzoic acid is stronger acid than phenol.

A

Both A and R are correct and R is correct explanation of A

B

Both A and R are correct but R is not the correct explanation of A

C

A is correct but R is in correct

D

A is incorrect but R is correct

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D
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