orthi nitro phenol is kore acidic than methooxyphenol. give reason
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The nitro-group is an electron-withdrawing group. The presence of this group in the ortho position decreases the electron density in the O-H bond. As a result, it is easier to lose a proton. For this reason, ortho-nitrophenol is more acidic than ortho-methoxyphenol .
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