Phenol undergoes ionization to become more stable by reacting with which of the following chemical species?
Correct answer: A. Negative ions
- A. Negative ions
- B. Positive ions
- C. Radicals
- D. Neutral atoms
Explanation
Phenol undergoes ionization by reacting with negative ions like OH- to form the phenoxide ion, which is more stable due to delocalization of the negative charge over the aromatic ring. This enhanced stability is the reason for the ionization process.
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