Give the correct order of acidic strength of o m and p methylphenols
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On the other hand, —CH3 group in o-cresol produces +I-effect which decreases the polarity due to increase in electron density on —OH bond. So, o-cresol is a weaker acid than phenol. Thus, the correct order is o-cresol < phenol < o-nitrophtenol. Tnxx for the asking..and don't forgot to upvotes.
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The correct order of acidic strength of o m and p methyl phenols
Explanation:
The methyl phenol is called as cresol .
We have ortho , meta and para cresol .
The order of acidic strength is :
m-cresol m > p cresol > o-cresol
m-cresol is acidic and can be explained on the basis of hyper conjugation .
The methyl group leads to increase in electron density on oxygen atom.The ion that is formed as a result of loosing proton is not that stable in case of ortho and para forms .
Due to this meta is more acidic .
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