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Which of the following order regarding the acidity of aromatic acids is correct?
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
detailed solution
Correct option is A
Electron releasing group decreases the acidity of benzoic acid. Hydroxyl group is more powerful activator than methyl group.
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