Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Chemistry

Chapter

Organic: Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers

Question:
Which of the following is most acidic?
Options:
Cyclohexanol
Phenol
m-chlorophenol
All are with equal acidity
Correct Answer:
m-chlorophenol
Explanation:
The presence of an electron-withdrawing group increases the acidic strength. So, m-chlorophenol is the most acidic among all the given compounds.