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Which of the following is most acidic?...

Which of the following is most acidic?

A

Benzyl alcohol

B

Cyclohexanol

C

Phenol

D

m-Chlorophenol

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The correct Answer is:
D
Alcohols are less acid than phenol. Further, electron-withdrawing groups increase the acidity of phenols, therefore, m-chlorophenol is the most acidic.
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