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Among the following compound , the most acidic is

A

p-nitrophenol

B

p-hydroxybenzonic acid

C

o-hydroxybenzonic acid

D

p-toluic acid

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The correct Answer is:
C
Due to ortho effect o-hydroxy benzoic acid is strongest acid and correct order of decreasing `K_(a)` is
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