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Among the following compounds, the most acid is:

A

`p`-nitrophenol

B

`p`-hydroxybenzoic acid

C

`o`-hydroxybenzoic acid

D

`p`-toluic acid

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The correct Answer is:
C
Any factor which stabilizes bezoate ion makes corresponding benzoic acid more stable.
`o`-Hydroxybenzoic acid is strongest acid and the decreasing order of acidity is
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