Question

Q35:-Give reasons for the following:
6) p-nitrophenol is more acidic than p-methylphenol

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Answer 1

Answer:

The nitro-group (−NO2) is an withdrawing group while the methyl group (−CH3) is an electron donating group. The presence of nitro group decreases the electron density in the O−H bond. As a result, it is easier to lose a proton and hence, para-nitrophenol is more acidic than para-methyl phenol.

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