Most acidic compound among the following is
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o-cresol

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p-nitrophenol

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Ethanol

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Phenol

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Solution

The correct option is B p-nitrophenol
Correct order of acidic strength is

Phenol is more acidic than ethanol.
Electron withdrawing group increase the acidic strength.

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