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The most acidic compound is...

The most acidic compound is

A

phenol

B

benzyl alcohol

C

m-chlorophenol

D

cyclohexanol

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The correct Answer is:
C
Presence of electron withdrawing group on phenol increases its acidic strength.
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  19. Phenol is soluble in water because

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