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Which of the following is most acidic?...

Which of the following is most acidic?

A

Benzyl alchol

B

Cyclohexanol

C

Phenol

D

m-Cholorophenol

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The correct Answer is:
D
Haleogens have both +R and -I effect, but the -I effect predomines over the +R-effect . Therefore , m-Chlorophenol is most acidic due to elctron wihtdrawing -Cl group. Alcohols are less acidic than phenol.
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