In the compound given below the correct order of the acidity of the positions X, Y and Z is
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a
Z > X > Y
b
X > Y > Z
c
X > Z > Y
d
Y > X > Z
answer is B.
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Detailed Solution
(i) Position (X) is most acidic due to – COOH group.(ii) -NH3+ group at position Y is more acidic than at Z because of presence of electron withdrawing – COOH group in close proximity. Hence -NH3+ group at position Z is least acidic.