Q.

Which of the following compounds is most acidic ?

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a

p – nitrophenol

b

p – Chlorophenol

c

p – cresol

d

p – methoxy phenol

answer is A.

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-NO2 is a strong -I group and a -M group. On the other hand, -Cl is a -I group but not a -M group. Moreover, -CH3 and -OCH3 groups are +I groups. -I and -M groups increase the acidity of phenols while +I groups decrease the acidity. Thus, p-nitrophenol is more acidic among given answer choices.

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