Question

arrange the phenolic compounds according to their acidity​

Answer 1

Answer:We know that +I groups (−CH  

3

​  

) in Phenols decrease its acidity while -I groups (−NO  

2

​  

) increase it. Therefore, the correct order of increasing acidity is:

Propan-1-ol < 4-methylphenol < Phenol < 3-nitrophenol < 3,5-dinitrophenol < 2,3,6-trinitrophenol

Explanation:

Answer 2

Answer:

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Therefore, the correct order of increasing acidity is: Propan-1-ol < 4-methylphenol < Phenol < 3-nitrophenol < 3,5-dinitrophenol < 2,3,6-trinitrophenol.