Multiple choice

Which one of the following acts as a strong acid?

  1. Para-nitrophenol

  2. Phenol

  3. Ortho-cresol

  4. Meta-cresol

  5. None of these

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A Correct answer
Explanation

This option is correct because the para-nitrophenol contains the electron withdrawing group at para position of the phenolic compound. Therefore, it incereases the acidity of the compound of phenol.