Which one of the following compounds has the most acidic nature?
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B
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Correct option is B)
Acidic nature is directly proportional to the stability of anion when acidic H is removed. Since in Phenol negative charge formed after the removal of acidic H will be delocalized in the whole ring. Hence it will be most stable. So phenol will be most acidic compound.
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