AIPMT PRELIMS2010Chemistry-Organic Chemistry

AIPMT PRELIMS 2010 Chemistry Acidity of Organic Compounds MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 11

Given are cyclohexanol (I), acetic acid (II), 2, 4,⁶⁻trinitrophenol (III) and phenol (IV). In these the order of decreasing acidic character will be

A

III > IV > II > I

B

III > II > IV > I

C

II > III > I > IV

D

II > III > IV > I

Correct Answer

Option B

Detailed Explanation

Maximum resonance stabilized and maximum-I and -M effect due to three –NO₂ groups, therefore more acidic than others.

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