Why is phenol more acidic than Alcohol?
Correct answer: C. Both Options A and B are correct
- A. Due to the presence of resonance in phenol
- B. Due to the absence of resonance in alcohol
- C. Both Options A and B are correct
- D. Because in phenol, hydrogen is attached to oxygen,
Explanation
Phenol is more acidic than alcohol due to the stabilization of the phenoxide ion through resonance. The presence of an electron-withdrawing group increases the acidity of phenol by stabilizing the phenoxide ion.
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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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