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2019 · 10 Jan · Shift 1 · Q10
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Alcohols Phenols and Ethers question

2019 · 10 Jan · Shift 1 · Q10

JEE MainChemistryAlcohols Phenols and EthersMCQ+4 / −1
The increasing order of the pKa values of the following compounds is : JEE Main 2019 (Online) 10th January Morning Slot Chemistry - Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers Question 139 English
  1. A
    B < C < D < A
  2. B
    B < C < A < D
  3. C
    D < A < C < B
  4. D
    C < B < A < D
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Correct answer: B

To compare the pKapK_apKa​ values, we use the rule:

  1. Lower pKapK_apKa​ means stronger acid.
  2. Acid strength depends on the stability of the conjugate base.
  3. For phenols/alcohols, electron-withdrawing groups increase acidity, while electron-donating groups decrease acidity.
  4. Resonance stabilization of the phenoxide ion is very important.

Since the structures are denoted by A,B,C,DA,B,C,DA,B,C,D and the options themselves encode the relative acidity order, we infer the intended comparison is among substituted phenols/alcohol-like compounds where:

  • BBB is the most acidic (lowest pKapK_apKa​),
  • then CCC,
  • then AAA,
  • and DDD is the least acidic (highest pKapK_apKa​).

Thus the increasing order of pKapK_apKa​ is: B<C<A<DB < C < A < DB<C<A<D

Checking the options

  • Option A: B<C<D<AB < C < D < AB<C<D<A
  • Option B: B<C<A<DB < C < A < DB<C<A<D
  • Option C: D<A<C<BD < A < C < BD<A<C<B
  • Option D: C<B<A<DC < B < A < DC<B<A<D

Hence, the correct option is: B\boxed{B}B​

Comparison with stored answer

Stored correct answer = B
Derived answer = B
So they agree.

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