Engineering
Chemistry
Inductive Effect
Mesomeric Effect
Acidic and Basic Oxides
Question

Among the following compounds, the most acidic is

p‑nitrophenol

p‑hydroxybenzoic acid

p‑toluic acid

o‑hydroxybenzoic acid

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Solution

o-hydroxy benzoic acid is stronger acid due to ortho effect.