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Which of the following is most acidic?

A

Phenol

B

Benzy `1` alcohol

C

Cyclohexanol

D

`m`-chlorophenol

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The correct Answer is:
D
Benzy`1` alcohol and cyclohexanol are not acidic while phenol and `m-`chlorophenol are acidic due to presence of electron withdrawing groups like `-NO_(2),-CI,-CN` increases the acidic character of phenol.
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