MCQ
Phenol is more acidic than
  • A

  • B

  • C
    ${C_2}{H_2}$
  • Both $(a)$ and $(c)$

Answer

Correct option: D.
Both $(a)$ and $(c)$
d
(d) Methoxy group due to $+I$ effect increase electron density on $OH -$ group, thus making it less acidic. Thus $o-$ methoxy phenol and acetylene are less acidic than phenol, $p-$ nitrophenol is more acidic than phenol.

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