Banner 0
Banner 1
Banner 2
Banner 3
Banner 4
Banner 5

Q.

Among the following phenols, the most acidic is

see full answer

Talk to JEE/NEET 2025 Toppers - Learn What Actually Works!

Real Strategies. Real People. Real Success Stories - Just 1 call away
An Intiative by Sri Chaitanya

a

p-nitrophenol 

b

ο-chlorophenol

c

 p-aminophenol 

d

m-nitrophenol

answer is B.

(Unlock A.I Detailed Solution for FREE)

Ready to Test Your Skills?

Check your Performance Today with our Free Mock Test used by Toppers!

Take Free Test

Detailed Solution

Deprotonation of p-nitrophenol gives p−nitrophenoxide ion. The negative charge on O atom is stabilised as strongly electron withdrawing nitro group is present in para position.

This effect is some what less in m−nitrophenol as  strongly electron withdrawing nitro group is present in meta position.

In case of p−aminophenol, deprotonation gives p−aminophenoxide ion. 

The negative charge on O atom is destabilised as electron releasing amino group is present in para position.

p−nitrophenol is most acidic.

Electron-withdrawal group at para position makes phenol more acidic.

Best Courses for You

JEE

JEE

NEET

NEET

Foundation JEE

Foundation JEE

Foundation NEET

Foundation NEET

CBSE

CBSE

score_test_img

Get Expert Academic Guidance – Connect with a Counselor Today!

whats app icon
Among the following phenols, the most acidic is