JEE Main 2023 — Alcohols Phenols And Ethers Question with Solution
From: JEE Main 2023 (Online) 29th January Morning Shift
Question
The increasing order of for the following phenols is
(A) 2, 4 - Dinitrophenol
(B) 4 - Nitrophenol
(C) 2, 4, 5 - Trimethylphenol
(D) Phenol
(E) 3-Chlorophenol
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Correct answer
D(A), (B), (E), (D), (C)
Step-by-step explanation
Order of acidity for following phenol is A > B > E > D > C.
- M and – I increases acidity.
+ M and + I decreases acidity.
Their pKa value is A < B < E < D < C.
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