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Phenol is less acidic thanA. ethanolB. o-nitrophenolC. o-methylphenolD. o-methoxyphenol |
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Answer» Correct Answer - B In o-nitrophenol, nitro group is present at rtho position. Presence of electron withdrawing group at ortho position increases the acidic strength. On the other hand, in o-methylphenol and in o-methoxyphenol, electron releasing group `(-CH_(3), OCH_(3))` are present. Presence of these groups at ortho or para positions of phenol decreases the acidic strength of phenols. So, phenol is less acidic than o-nitrophenol. |
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