engineering chemistry MCQ #186

The most acidic compound among the following is?

engineering chemistry MCQ #186

  1. Question 1

    Q1. The most acidic compound among the following is?

    • A) Phenol
    • B) o-Nitrophenol
    • C) p-Nitrophenol
    • D) 2,4-Dinitrophenol

    Answer: 2,4-Dinitrophenol

    Explanation: 2,4-Dinitrophenol is more acidic due to the presence of two nitro groups which stabilize the phenoxide ion.