JEE MAIN - Chemistry (2021 - 25th February Evening Shift - No. 6)

The correct order of acid character of the following compounds is :

JEE Main 2021 (Online) 25th February Evening Shift Chemistry - Basics of Organic Chemistry Question 159 English
IV > III > II > I
III > II > I > IV
II > III > IV > I
I > II > III > IV

Explanation

Acidic strength

JEE Main 2021 (Online) 25th February Evening Shift Chemistry - Basics of Organic Chemistry Question 159 English Explanation
Since carboxylic acids are more acidic than phenols.

–I and – R effect increase the acidic strength where as +I and +R effect decrease the acidic strength of carboxylic acids.

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