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What is the increasing order of acidic strength among the following ?
(i) p-methoxy phenol
(ii) p-methyl phenol
(iii) p-nitro phenol

A

`ii lt iii lt i`

B

`iii lt ii lt i`

C

`i lt ii lt iii`

D

`i lt iii lt ii`

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C
Election withdrawing groups increases the acidic strength of phenol while electron donating groups decreases the acidic strength.
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