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ChemistryMediumMCQ2014 · 19 Apr Online

Q54.Which one of the following substituents at para-position is most effective in stabilizing the phenoxide ion ? (1) -CH3 (2) -OCH3 (3) -COCH3 (4) -CH2OH

What This Question Tests

This question evaluates the understanding of how different substituents influence the stability of the phenoxide ion via resonance and inductive effects, thereby affecting the acidity of phenols.

Concepts Tested

Phenoxide ion stabilityResonance effectsInductive effectsElectron-withdrawing groups (EWG)

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