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Q. Phenol, p-Methylphenol, m-Nitrophenol and p-Nitrophenol follows order of increasing acidic strength

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Solution:

- I group increases acidity of the compound whereas + I group reduces acidity. At $m$-position with respect to $- OH$, the nitro group increases the acidity lesser than that of at Ortho and Para-positions.
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