JEE Main 2014 — Alcohols Phenols and Ethers Question with Solution
JEE Main 2014 (19 Apr Online)
Question
Which one of the following substituents at para-position is most effective in stabilizing the phenoxide 
ion ?
ion ?Choose an option
Show full solutionCorrect option: C
Correct answer
C-COCH3
Step-by-step explanation
Electron withdrawing group increases the stability of phenoxide So 
would be the best substituent.
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