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Among the following, which is least acid...

Among the following, which is least acidic ?

A

p–nitrophenol

B

p–chlorophenol

C

Phenol

D

o–cresol

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The correct Answer is:
D

Electron withdrawing group ) ,`(-NO_(2) - Cl)` decreases the electron density in the ring and thus increases their acidic character where as electron donating group `(-CH_(3))`decreases the acidic character by increasing the electron density in the ring
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