MCQ
Among the following compounds, the most acidic is
- A$p$-nitrophenol
- B$p$-hydroxybenzoic acid
- ✓$o$-hydroxybenzoic acid
- D$p$-toluic acid
✓
Answer
Correct option: C.
$o$-hydroxybenzoic acid
c
Due to ortho-effect, $o$-hydroxybenzoic acid is the strongest acid.
Due to ortho-effect, $o$-hydroxybenzoic acid is the strongest acid.
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