Question

Hi, why is 4-chlorophenol more acidic than 4-fluorophenol?

Answer 1

Explanation:

because of the.... negative charge delocalizing on the vacant........ d-orbitals of chlorine atom present in the para position and this is not possible with fluorine atom. .........Thus, the conjugate base of p-chloro phenol is more stable and........ hence a weak base.

So, p-chloro phenol is more acidic than p-fluoro phenol.

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