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TNPSC Group-I 2022 · Question 2 of 12

Which is the stronger acid than phenol due to the presence of three same electron withdrawing groups? (i) O-Toluic Acid (ii) Benzoic Acid (iii) Salicylic Acid (iv) Picric Acid

Chemistry

  1. AO-Toluic Acid
  2. BBenzoic Acid
  3. CSalicylic Acid
  4. DPicric AcidCorrect

Answer: D. Picric Acid

Explanation

Picric acid (2,4,6-trinitrophenol) has three nitro groups, all strongly electron-withdrawing, making it far more acidic than phenol.

Source: Appolo Study Centre compilation of TNPSC Group-I Preliminary Examination 2022 tentative key

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