Q. Arrange the following in order of decreasing acidic strength. $p$-nitrophenol (I), $p$-cresol (II), $m$-cresol (III), phenol (IV)
A) I > II > III > IV
B) IV > III > II > I
C) I > III > II > IV
D) III > II > I > IV
Explanation
The correct answer is Option A: I > II > III > IV.
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Reviewed by Dr. Abubacker
Physics Educator & NEET/JEE Specialist
Ph.D. in Physics with 19+ years of teaching experience.