JEE Main Chemistry question

Given A = p-methoxyphenol, B = p-nitrophenol, C = o-cresol, the decreasing order of acidic character is

(A)A>B<C
(B)B>C>ACorrect
(C)B>A>C
(D)C>B>A

Answer: (B)

Solution

–NO₂ strongly withdraws electron density by resonance and induction, stabilizing the phenoxide and making B the most acidic. –OCH₃ donates electron density into the ring by resonance

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Question ID VK-139052