NEET2018ChemistryAlcohols Phenols and EthersActual
Which of the following is the correct order of acidic strength of the following compounds?
Options
- A(i) > (ii) > (iii)
- B(ii) > (iii) > (i)
- C(i) > (iii) > (ii)
- D(iii) > (ii) > (i)
Correct answer
B. (ii) > (iii) > (i)
Step-by-step solution
More the -I-effect, more will be the acidic character. - NO ₂ group has more -I -effect than - OCH ₃ group which also has +R -effect. Thus, the order of acidic strength is