Q.

Given below are two statements:              [2025]

In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

1 Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct  
2 Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect  
3 Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect  
4 Both Statement I and Statement II are correct  

Ans.

(2)

Phenols are soluble in NaOH (as phenols are more acidic than H2O). Aldehydes show Tollen’s test. As Vanillin contains both phenolic group and aldehydic group, it reacts with NaOH as well as Tollen’s reagent. Vanillin does not show aldol condensation as there are no hydrogens on carbon alpha to carbonyl group.