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STANDARD Chemistry Acidity of Phenols MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium
The correct order of strength of acidity of the following compounds is
A
(ii) > (i) > (iii) > (iv)
B
(i) > (ii) > (iii) > (iv)
C
(iv) > (iii) > (ii) > (i)
D
(iv) > (ii) > (i) > (iii)
Correct Answer
Option D
Detailed Explanation
Presence of electron withdrawing groups such as nitro group enhances the acidic strength of phenol and the presence of electron releasing groups such as alkyl group decreases the acidic strength of phenol.
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