AIPMT MAINS2010Chemistry-Organic Chemistry

AIPMT MAINS 2010 Chemistry Acidity of Phenols MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 12

Among the following four compounds a. Phenol b. Methyl phenol c. Metanitrophenol d. Paranitrophenol

The acidity order is

A

d > c > a > b

B

c > d > a > b

C

a > d > c > b

D

b > a > c > d

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

The withdrawing group increases the acidic character, while the electron donating group decreases it. Thus, the order is d > c > a > b.

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