Which of the following is most acidic?

I. Benzyl alcohol

II. Cyclohexanol 

III. Phenol

IV. m-Chlorophenol 

2 Views|Posted 7 months ago
Asked by Shiksha User
1 Answer
P
7 months ago

This is a multiple choice answer as classified in NCERT Exemplar

(IV) m-Chlorophenol 

Phenols are more acidic than sp3 and sp2 hybridized alcohol.  The m-Chlorophenol is more acidic than phenol due to the -I effect (dominated by the + R effect) of chlorine atom increasing the acidity of phenol.

Thumbs Up IconUpvote Thumbs Down Icon

Similar Questions for you

Rainbow is formed due to internal reflection and dispersion.

Kindly go through the solution

 

Taking an Exam? Selecting a College?

Get authentic answers from experts, students and alumni that you won't find anywhere else.

On Shiksha, get access to

66K
Colleges
|
1.2K
Exams
|
6.8L
Reviews
|
1.8M
Answers

Learn more about...

Chemistry NCERT Exemplar Solutions Class 12th Chapter Eleven 2025

Chemistry NCERT Exemplar Solutions Class 12th Chapter Eleven 2025

View Exam Details

Most viewed information

Summary

Share Your College Life Experience

Didn't find the answer you were looking for?

Search from Shiksha's 1 lakh+ Topics

or

Ask Current Students, Alumni & our Experts

Have a question related to your career & education?

or

See what others like you are asking & answering