Among the following compounds, the most acidic is - Vidyadip

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Among the following compounds, the most acidic is

A
$p$-nitrophenol
B
$p$-hydroxybenzoic acid
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$o$-hydroxybenzoic acid
D
$p$-toluic acid

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Answer

Correct option: C.

$o$-hydroxybenzoic acid

c
Due to ortho-effect, $o$-hydroxybenzoic acid is the strongest acid.

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