Q.

Which of the following order is true regarding the acidic nature of phenol ?

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a

phenol > o-cresol > o-nitrophenol

b

phenol < o-cresol < o-nitrophenol

c

phenol < o-cresol > o-nitrophenol

d

o-cresol < phenol < o-nitrophenol

answer is D.

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o-cresol is less acidic than phenol due to stronger + ɪ effect of methyl group while o-nitrophenol is more acidic than phenol due to −ɪ effect of −NO₂ group.

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