Decreasing order of acidic strength of given compounds is :
A
a>b>c>d>e
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B
c>a>e>d>b
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C
b<d<a<c<e
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D
b>d>a>c>e
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Solution
The correct option is Db>d>a>c>e Electron withdrawing tendency of NO2−>−OCH3 . Any electron withdrawing group at para position increases acidic strength more than that of meta position, hence the correct order is : b > d > a > c > e