Q.

The most acidic compound is

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a

O2N-C6H4CO2 H

b

C6H5 COOH

c

C6H5OH

d

CH3COOH

answer is C.

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Detailed Solution

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Acidity increases if 
1. More minus I effect is present.
2. The resulting ion is stable.
3. The proton is donated fast.
4.Conjugate base must be stable.

The general order of acidity is,
RCOOH>Phenol>Water>Alcohols>yne>ene>ane.

Hence COOH most acidic.

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