In the following pairs of compounds, which is the most acidic? Benzoic acid and 4-nitrobenzoic acid p-Nitrophenol and m-nitrophenol 4-Methylbenzoic acid and 4-chlorobenzoic acid

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Problem 18.28P: 18-28 Arrange these compounds in order of increasing acidity: benzoic acid, benzyl alcohol, phenol.
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In the following pairs of compounds, which is the most acidic?

  1. Benzoic acid and 4-nitrobenzoic acid
  2. p-Nitrophenol and m-nitrophenol
  3. 4-Methylbenzoic acid and 4-chlorobenzoic acid
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