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Question
Identify the compound which is strongly acidic in nature from the following.
Identify the compound which is strongly acidic in nature from the following.
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Solution
Electron withdrawing nitro group is present at para position of phenol. At this position it causes more dispersal of negative charge, so stabilize the phenoxide ion and hence increases the acidic strength.
Electron withdrawing nitro group is present at para position of phenol. At this position it causes more dispersal of negative charge, so stabilize the phenoxide ion and hence increases the acidic strength.