JEE Mains · Chemistry · STD 12 - 7. Alcohol, phenol and ethers
The correct order of \(pK _{ a }\) values for the following compounds is:

- A \(c > a > d > b\)
- B \(b > d > a > c\)
- C \(b > a > d > c\)
- D \(a > b > c > d\)
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Correct Answer
(B) \(b > d > a > c\)
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Detailed explanation
Due to \(- M\) effect of \(- NO _2\) group, it increases acidity \(+ M\) effect of \(N \left( CH _3\right)_2\) decreases acidity. Hyperconjugation of isopropyl decrease acidity \(\therefore\) order of acidic strength \((c) > (a) > (d) > (b)\)
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