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Why is p-nitro benzoic acid less acidic than p-nitro benzoic acid where as p-nitro phenol is more acidic than p-nitro phenol.

Why is p-nitro benzoic acid less acidic than p-nitro benzoic acid where as p-nitro phenol is more acidic than p-nitro phenol.

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SV
15 Points
7 years ago
p-nitro phenol is more acidic than p-nitro benzoic acid because in the former compound, carbon linked with OH is sp2 hybridised. So, it is more polar than benzoic acid.

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