JEE Main Chemistry question

Among benzoic acid, *o*-hydroxybenzoic acid, *p*-nitrophenol and *p*-toluic acid, the most acidic compound is

(A)*p*-Nitrophenol
(B)*p*-Hydroxybenzoic acid
(C)*o*-Hydroxybenzoic acid (salicylic acid)Correct
(D)*p*-Toluic acid

Answer: (C)

Solution

Salicylic acid is markedly more acidic than ordinary benzoic acid because its conjugate base (salicylate) is stabilised by a strong intramolecular hydrogen bond between the

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Question ID VK-140058