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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