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Q. Phenol is less acidic than

Alcohols Phenols and Ethers

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Phenol is less acidic than $o$-nitrophenol as electron withdrawing $(-NO_2)$ group increases the acidity of phenols while electron donating groups $(- CH_3$, $- OCH_3)$ decrease the acidity of phenols. Phenols are more acidic than alcohols.