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Which among the following phenolic compounds is most acidic in nature?

A

p-aminosphenol

B

Phenol

C

m-nitrophenol

D

p-nitrophenol

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The correct Answer is:
D
The order for acidity in phenols depends upon the position of electron withdrawing gruos. `-NH_(2)` is an electron releasing group. Hence, it decreases the acidity of phenols.
p-nitrophenol gt m-nitrophenol gt phenol gt p-aminophenol.
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