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Published on: August 13, 2026
Most acidic among the following is
A
B
C
D
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Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
D
To find acidic nature of the compound, first make their conjugated base as –
is an electron withdrawing group and 
is an electron releasing group.
Electron withdrawing group stabilizes the aromatic ring. 
group present at para position stabilizing the ring most therefore, it will be most acidic.
Due to Electron releasing 
group compound II will be least acidic. Hence the correct order of acidity will be IV 
I 
III 
II
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