MHT CET Chemistry question

The correct decreasing order of acid strength of the following compounds (I) phenol, (II) p-nitrophenol, (III) m-methoxyphenol, (IV) m-nitrophenol, (V) p-methoxyphenol

(A)V>IV>II>I>II
(B)II>IV>I>III>VCorrect
(C)IV>V>III>II>I
(D)V>IV>III>II>I

Answer: (B)

Solution

Electron-withdrawing –NO2 increases acidity (p-nitro > m-nitro), while the electron-donating –OCH3 at the para position decreases acidity most; the order II > IV > I >

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Question ID VK-079839