In ortho-nitrophenol, there is an electron-withdrawing group NO2 in the ortho position, which increases the acidic strength and makes it more acidic. There is an electron releasing group in o-cresol that reduces acidic strength.
Out of o-nitrophenol and o-cresol which is more acidic?
Out of o-nitrophenol and o-cresol which is more acidic?