Phenol is stronger acid than?
Correct answer: B. Water
- A. Carboxylic acids
- B. Water
- C. Acetic acid
- D. None of these options are correct
Explanation
Phenol dissociates more than water in an aqueous solution giving off H+ ions forming phenoxide. Acids are those that dissociate in an aqueous solution to give H+ ions.
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About Alcohols and Phenols
Alcohols are classified as primary, secondary or tertiary and studied through their hydrogen bonding, acidity, oxidation and reactions with active metals, acids and halogenating agents. Phenols require separate treatment because the hydroxyl group is attached to an aromatic ring, making their acidity and electrophilic substitution different from ordinary alcohols.
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