Phenol is less acidic than

Options

A. ethanol
B. o-nitrophenol
C. o-methylphenol
D. o-methoxyphenol

Answer

B

Explanation

In o-nitrophenol, nitro group is present at ortho position. Presence of electron withdrawing group at ortho position increases the acidic strength. On the other hand, in o-methylphenol and in o-methoxyphenol electron releasing group `(-CH_(3)" or "-OCH_(3))`, at ortho or para positions of phenol decreases the acidic strength of phenols. So, phenol is less acidic than o-nitrophenol.