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Published on: August 13, 2026
Which among the following phenolic compounds is most acidic in nature?
A
-aminophenol
B
phenol
C
-nitrophenol
D
p-nitrophenol
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
D
: An electron withdrawing group increases the acidic strength of phenol in substituted phenol. This effect is more pronounced when such a group is present at ortho and para positions. It is due to the effective delocalisation
of negative charge on phenoxide ion. While an electron releasing group decreases the acidic strength of phenol
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