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Which of the following is most acidic ?...

Which of the following is most acidic ?

A

Phenol

B

Benzyl alcohol

C

m-chlorophenol

D

Cyclohexanol

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The correct Answer is:
C
Benzyl alcohol and cyclohexanol are not acidic while phenol and m-chlorophenol are acidic due to presence of electron withdrawing groups like `-NO_2,-Cl, - CN` increases the acidic character of phenols. Hence, mchlorophenol is more acidic than phenol.
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