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Assertion: p-nitrophenol is a stronger a...

Assertion: `p`-nitrophenol is a stronger acid than `o`-nitrophenol.
Reason: Intramolecular hydrogen bonding makes the `o`-isomer weaker than the `p-`isomer.

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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