Why is picric acid a stronger acid than carboxylic acids,despite being a phenolic compound?
(N/A) Picric acid is $2,4,6$-trinitrophenol.
It contains three electron-withdrawing $-NO_2$ groups.
The strong inductive $(-I)$ and resonance effects of these groups weaken the $O-H$ bond,facilitating the easy release of the hydrogen ion $(H^+)$.
Additionally,the resulting phenoxide ion is highly stabilized by the resonance effect of the three $-NO_2$ groups,making picric acid a very strong acid.
It contains three electron-withdrawing $-NO_2$ groups.
The strong inductive $(-I)$ and resonance effects of these groups weaken the $O-H$ bond,facilitating the easy release of the hydrogen ion $(H^+)$.
Additionally,the resulting phenoxide ion is highly stabilized by the resonance effect of the three $-NO_2$ groups,making picric acid a very strong acid.
Explore More
Similar Questions
In the following reaction,the main product will be:
Difficult
View SolutionThe following reaction is known as:
$Phenol \xrightarrow[H^{+}]{CHCl_3 / NaOH} \text{Salicylaldehyde}$
$Phenol \xrightarrow[H^{+}]{CHCl_3 / NaOH} \text{Salicylaldehyde}$
Easy
View SolutionThe products formed in the reaction of phenol with $Br_2$ dissolved in $CS_2$ at $0^{\circ} C$ are
In the following reaction, condition '$A$' is -
Which of the following is acidic?
MediumAIPMT 2001
View SolutionVedclass Products
For Students
Vedclass Test Series
Mock tests in real JEE/NEET style with performance analysis. 5-day free trial.
Start Free TrialFor Teachers
Exam Paper Generator
Generate Set A/B/C/D exam papers from 7.5L+ questions in 2 minutes. 3 chapters free.
Try FreeFor Institutes
Online Exam Module
Live online exams with unlimited students, 360° analytics & white-label branding.
See Demo