The correct order of acid strength of the following compounds is:
$A$. Phenol
$B$. $p$-Cresol
$C$. $m$-Nitrophenol
$D$. $p$-Nitrophenol

  • A
    $C > B > A > D$
  • B
    $D > C > A > B$
  • C
    $B > D > A > C$
  • D
    $A > B > D > C$

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