Question

Why m aminophenol is is a stronger acid then o aminopheno;?

Answer 1

Answer: m-amino phenol is stronger acid as compare to o-amino phenol.

Explanation:

The Hygrogen present in the amino group of O-amino phenol forms hydrogen bond with phenolic hydroxyl group (intramolecular H-bonding). Hence it does not lose Hydrogen easily. Whereas, in m-amino phenol, no such bonding take place and hence it is more acidic.