MHT CET Chemistry question

Which among the following phenolic compound is most acidic in nature? [MHTCET 2016]

Answer: (D)

Solution

The –NO group at the para position stabilises the phenoxide ion by both –I and –M (resonance) effects, so p-nitrophenol is the strongest acid;

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