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Published on: August 12, 2026
The groups which when present in para position tend to decrease the acidity of phenol are-
A
B
-CN
C
D
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
C
Electron releasing group decreases the acidity of phenol whereas electron withdrawing group
increases the acidity of phenol.
is an electron releasing group, whereas rest all are electron withdrawing group.
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