Question

Identify the most acidic form from the given compounds:

• A. Benzene sulphonic acid
• B. Benzoic acid
• C. Benzyl alcohol
• D. Phenol

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

Acidic strength order of the given compounds is -
Benzene sulphonic acid $>$ Benzoic acid $>$ Phenol $>$ Benzyl
alcohol.