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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