Afrin posted an Question
January 28, 2022 • 03:44 am 30 points
  • IIT JAM
  • Chemistry (CY)

Which is more acidic p-chlorophenol or p-bromophenol

which is more acidic p-chlorophenol or p-bromophenol

1 Answer(s) Answer Now
  • 1 Likes
  • 1 Comments
  • 0 Shares
  • Shreyasi majumdar 1 Best Answer

    Dissociation constant of of para chloro phenol is 6.3× 10^-10 and that of p bromo phenol is 5.6× 10^ -10. Clearly p chlorophenol is more acidic. This is because it has greater -I effect than Br, therefore stabilises the anion more

whatsapp-btn

Do You Want Better RANK in Your Exam?

Start Your Preparations with Eduncle’s FREE Study Material

  • Updated Syllabus, Paper Pattern & Full Exam Details
  • Sample Theory of Most Important Topic
  • Model Test Paper with Detailed Solutions
  • Last 5 Years Question Papers & Answers