Question
Download Solution PDFArrange the following compounds in increasing order of their acid strength :
A. Propan - 1 - o1
B. 3 - nitrophenol
C. 3, 5 - dinitrophenol
D. Phenol
E. 4 - Methylphenol
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
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Download Solution PDFExplanation:-
- More electron withdrawing group attached with alcohols or phenols, more will be the acidity
Alkyl groups show +I effect and –NO2 group show –M effect
Order of acids strength
C > B > D > E > A
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