Explain why p-nitrophenol is more acidic than phenol?
Explain why p-nitrophenol is more acidic than phenol?
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The electron withdrawing group (-NO2), withdraws electrons and disperses the negative charge. Therefore, -NO2 group stabilizes the phenoxide ion. Hence p-nitrophenol is more acidic than phenol.
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