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Explain why p-nitrophenol is a stronger acid then phenol​

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e nitro-group is an ELECTRON-withdrawing group.

☄The presence of this group in the ortho or para POSITION DECREASES the electron density in the OH bond.

☄As a result, it is easier to LOSE a proton.

☄Hence, ortho and para nitrophenols are STRONGER acids than phenol.



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