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In p-nitrophenol, nitro group ( $NO2$ ) is an electron-withdrawing group present at ortho position which enhances the acidic strength ( -1 effect). The $O - H$ bond is under strain and release of proton $\left( H ^{+}\right)$becomes easily. Hence, o-nitrophenol is more acidic than phenol.

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