QJEEAdv16Chaa01: JEE Advanced 2016 Chemistry - Class 12 JEEAdv16Chaa01 Solution: The correct order of acidity for the following compounds is

Due to ortho-effect, (I) and (II) are stronger acid than (III) and (IV). Due to two ortho hydroxyl groups in (I), it is stronger acid than (II). (III) is a stronger acid than (IV) because at m-position, $$-$$OH group cannot exert its +R effect but can only exert its $$-$$I effect while at p-position, $$-$$OH group exerts its strong +R effect. Thus, the correct order of acidity is :

(I) > (II) > (III) > (IV)