Question
Chemistry Question on Organic Chemistry- Some Basic Principles and Techniques
Which of the following is the correct order of acidic strength of the following compounds?
A
(i) > (ii) > (iii)
B
(ii) > (iii) > (i)
C
(i) > (iii) > (ii)
D
(iii) > (ii) > (i)
Answer
(ii) > (iii) > (i)
Explanation
Solution
More the -I-effect, more will be the acidic character. ??O group has more -I-effect than ??CH group which also has + R-effect. Thus, the order of acidic strength is