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QJEEM23Ch1dc9: JEE Main 2023 Chemistry - Class 12 JEEM23Ch1dc9 Solution: The correct order for acidity of the following hydroxyl…
The correct order for acidity of the following hydroxyl compound is :
A.
B.
C. 
D. 
E. 
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Multiple Choice Options
- A E > C > D > A > B
- B D > E > C > A > B
- C E > D > C > B > A
- D C > E > D > B > A
Step-by-Step Verified Solution
group will increase the acidity, group at para position will decrease the acidity, phenol is more acidic than methanol.
So, Acidic strength \mathrm{E}>\mathrm{C}>\mathrm{D}>\mathrm{A}>\mathrm{B}
So, Acidic strength \mathrm{E}>\mathrm{C}>\mathrm{D}>\mathrm{A}>\mathrm{B}