Q.

Which of the following order regarding the acidity of aromatic acids is correct?

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a

benzoic acid > p-toluic acid< p-hydroxybenzoic acid

b

benzoic acid < p-toluic acid< p-hydroxybenzoic acid

c

benzoic acid <p-toluic acid> p-hydroxybenzoic acid

d

benzoic acid> p-toluic acid> p-hydroxybenzoic acid

answer is A.

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Electron releasing group decreases the acidity of benzoic acid. Hydroxyl group is more powerful activator than methyl group.

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