The compound which is most acidic among the following is
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a
p− Chlorophenol
b
p− Nitrophenol
c
p− Aminophenol
d
p− Cresol
answer is B.
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Detailed Solution
−NO2 group is a very strong electron withdrawing group. It stabilizes the corresponding phenoxide ion by dispersal of negative charge and increases the acid strength. The other substituted phenols are having electron releasing groups.