JEE Mains · Chemistry · STD 12 - 7. Alcohol, phenol and ethers
The increasing order of \(pKa\) values of the following compounds is

- A \(C < B < A < D\)
- B \(B < C < D < A\)
- C \(D < A < C < B\)
- D \(B < C < A< D\)
Answer & Solution
Correct Answer
(D) \(B < C < A< D\)
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Detailed explanation
Higher the \(Ka\) value lower the \(pKa\) value
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