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  4. Which of the following facts explains as to why p-nitrophenol is more acidic than phenol? 1. - I effect of nitro group 2. Greater resonance effect of p-nitrophenoxy group 3. Steric effect of bulky nitro group Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

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Q. Which of the following facts explains as to why $p$-nitrophenol is more acidic than phenol?
1. - I effect of nitro group
2. Greater resonance effect of p-nitrophenoxy group
3. Steric effect of bulky nitro group
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

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Solution:

The facts that-$I$ effect of the- $NO _{2}$ group and greater resonance stabilization of the p-nitrophenoxide