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Question
The descending order of acidity among the following compounds is
A. 
B. 
C. 
D. 
E. 
Choose the correct answer from the option given below options
Options
A.B $>$ D $>$ E $>$ A $>$ C
B.D $>$ B $>$ E $>$ A $>$ C
C.C $>$ A $>$ B $>$ D $>$ E
D.D $>$ E $>$ B $>$ A $>$ C
Solution
Sol. [Key Concept: Rank by electron-withdrawing power: carboxylic acids beat phenols and $- {NO}_{2}$ raises acidity, giving the order D $>$ E $>$ B $>$ A $>$ C.]
Theory based. Benzoic acid is more acidic than phenol. Electron withdrawing group in increases acidicity.
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