engineering chemistry MCQ #112

The compound that is most acidic is

engineering chemistry MCQ #112

  1. Question 1

    Q1. The compound that is most acidic is

    • A) phenol
    • B) ethanol
    • C) 2,4-dinitrophenol
    • D) methanol

    Answer: 2,4-dinitrophenol

    Explanation: 2,4-dinitrophenol is more acidic due to the presence of two nitro groups, which stabilize its conjugate base.