NEETChemistryAlcohol Phenols and EthersMCQ+4 / −1
Which one is the most acidic compound?
- A

- B

- C

- D

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Correct answer: C
Electron withdrawing group at o and
p-position w.r.t. OH group of phenol, increase the
acidic strength.
Picric acid (2, 4, 6-trinitrophenol) is extremely more
acidic among the given compounds due to the
presence of three strong electron withdrawing
groups ( NO2 group) at ortho and para-positions.
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