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Which of the following are more acidic than phenol?

  1. A4-nitrophenol
  2. B4-methylphenol
  3. C3-chlorophenol
  4. D4-aminophenol

Answer: A, C

Electron-withdrawing groups (nitro; chloro by its effect) stabilise the phenoxide ion and raise acidity ( 7.15 and 9.1 against 9.95). Electron-releasing groups such as methyl and amino destabilise the phenoxide, so those phenols are weaker acids ().
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