Question

What is Effect of Substituents on Carbolic Acid when Electron Withdraw?

Answer

The presence of electron withdrawing groups like -NO₂, -CN etc. on the benzene ring stabilises the phenoxide ion by the dispersal of negative charge, thereby, increasing the acidic strength of carbolic acid.

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