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QAIPM-2001-Ch-2869: NEET 2001 Chemistry - Class 11 AIPM-2001-Ch-2869 Solution: The correct acidic order of the following is

The correct acidic order of the following is

Multiple Choice Options

  • A I>II>IIII>II>III
  • B III>I>IIIII>I>II
  • C II>III>III>III>I
  • D I>III>III>III>II

Step-by-Step Verified Solution

Presence of electron withdrawing groups (� NO 2 , �X, � CN) increase the acidity of phenols while the presence of electron releasing groups (� NH 2 , � CH 3 ) decrease the acidity of phenols. This explains the following order of acidity. p-nitrophenol > phenol > p-cresol.

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