$Statement-1$: $p$-Hydroxybenzoic acid has a lower boiling point than $o$-hydroxybenzoic acid.
$Statement-2$: $o$-Hydroxybenzoic acid has intramolecular hydrogen bonding.

  • A
    $Statement-1$ is True,$Statement-2$ is True; $Statement-2$ is a correct explanation for $Statement-1$.
  • B
    $Statement-1$ is True,$Statement-2$ 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.

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