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Published on: August 13, 2026
Which of the following group decreases the acidic strength?
A
B
C
D
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
C
An electron releasing group ( 
) increases electron density on oxygen tending to decrease the polarity of 
bond. This decreases the acidic strength.
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