Alcohols Phenols and Ethers - Result Question 39
####40. The correct order of acidic strength for following compounds will be
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(a) III $>$ I $>$ II
(c) II $>$ III $>$ I
(b) I $>$ III $>$ II
(d) I $>$ II $>$ III
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Solution:
- (a) Electron releasing group $(-CH_3)$ decreases acidity while electron withdrawing group $(-NO_2)$ increases acidity.
