NEETChemistryAlcohols Phenols and Ethers
In substituted phenols, where does the presence of an electron-withdrawing group like a nitro group have the most pronounced effect on increasing acidic strength?
Options
- AOrtho position
- BMeta position
- CPara position
- DAll positions equally
Correct answer
A. Ortho position
Step-by-step solution
The presence of an electron-withdrawing group like a nitro group has the most pronounced effect on increasing acidic strength when it is at the ortho position in substituted phenols.