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Among the following compounds the most acidic is

A

p-nitrophenol

B

p-hydroxybenzoic acid

C

o-hydroxybenzoic acid

D

p-toluic acid

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C
Due to ortho-effect, o-hydroxybenzoic acid is the strongest acid.
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