Q.

Arrange the following compounds in order of decreasing acidity:
Question Image

see full answer

Start JEE / NEET / Foundation preparation at rupees 99/day !!

21% of IItians & 23% of AIIMS delhi doctors are from Sri Chaitanya institute !!
An Intiative by Sri Chaitanya

a

 III > I > II > IV 

b

IV>III>I>II

c

 II > IV > I > III 

d

 I > II > III > IV 

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

electron withdrawing group will increase the acidic strength of phenol as they stabilize the phenoxide ion whereas electron donating group will decrease the stability of phenoxide therefore decrease the acidic strength of the phenols Correct order of acidic strength is III>I>II>IV

Watch 3-min video & get full concept clarity

tricks from toppers of Infinity Learn

score_test_img

Get Expert Academic Guidance – Connect with a Counselor Today!

whats app icon