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Chemistry Alcohol, Phenol and Ether Properties of Alcohol, Phenol and Ethers Single Correct MCQ
Published on: August 13, 2026

The strongest acid among the following aromatic compounds is

A
p-chlorophenol
B
p-nitrophenol
C
m-nitrophenol
D
o-nitrophenol

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The correct answer is:
B

Nitro group is strongly electron withdrawing group, at ortho position. Intra-molecular

hydrogen bond formation occurs & it reduces the acidic strength.
Whereas, at para position stabilize the electron density through benzene ring.
is the correct answer

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