NEETChemistryAlcohols Phenols and Ethers
Arrange the following compounds in increasing order of acidity and give a suitable explanation: Phenol, o-nitrophenol, o-cresol
Options
- Ao-Cresol < Phenol < o-Nitrophenol
- BPhenol < o-Cresol < o-Nitrophenol
- Co-Cresol < o-Nitrophenol < Phenol
- DPhenol < o-Nitrophenol < o-Cresol
Correct answer
A. o-Cresol < Phenol < o-Nitrophenol
Step-by-step solution
Correct Option is : (A) o-Cresol < Phenol < o-Nitrophenol