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In the following compounds,


the correct decreasing order of acidity is
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Options:
  • A III > IV > I > II
  • B I > IV > III > II
  • C II > I > III > IV
  • D IV > III > I > II
Solution:
1892 Upvotes Verified Answer
The correct answer is: IV > III > I > II
Acidic nature E.W.G. 1E.R.G.
As NO2 group is electron attracting while CH3 group is electron releasing group so NO2 increases acidic nature while CH3 decreases it.

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