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In substituted phenols, where does the presence of an electron-withdrawing group like a nitro group have the most pronounced effect on increasing acidic strength?
ChemistryAlcohols Phenols and EthersNEET
Options:
  • A Ortho position
  • B Meta position
  • C Para position
  • D All positions equally
Solution:
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The correct answer is: Ortho position
The presence of an electron-withdrawing group like a nitro group has the most pronounced effect on increasing acidic strength when it is at the ortho position in substituted phenols.

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