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JEE Main 2022 — General Organic Chemistry Question with Solution

JEE Main 2022 (25 Jul Shift 2)

Question

Arrange the following in decreasing acidic strength.

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Correct answer
AA>B>C>D

Step-by-step explanation

Acidic nature is more, if the stability of the conjugate base is more. Electron withdrawing groups increases the stability. Nitro group at para position shows -M effect and meta position it shows -I effect only.

Methoxy group at meta position shows -I effect, but effect is Iess than nitro group. Methoxy group at para position shows +M effect that decreases the acidic nature.

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