Question
Chemistry Question on Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers
Arrange the following compounds in increasing order of their acid strength:
A. Propan−1−ol
B. 3−nitrophenol
C. 3,5−dinitrophenol
D. Phenol
E. 4−Methylphenol
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
A
A<B<C<D<E
B
C<B<D<E<A
C
A<B<C<D<C
D
A<E<D<B<C
Answer
A<E<D<B<C
Explanation
Solution
the correct option is (D): A<E<D<B<C.