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Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers: Phenol acidity MCQ

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Phenol acidityEasyQuestion 780003

Question

Phenol is more acidic than aliphatic alcohols because:
  1. A
    Phenoxide ion is stabilised by resonance with the ring
    Correct
  2. B
    OH group is weakened by benzene
  3. C
    Phenol is ionic
  4. D
    Phenol has lower boiling point

Correct answer

Phenoxide ion is stabilised by resonance with the ring

Explanation

Phenoxide (C₆H₅O⁻) is resonance-stabilised — the negative charge delocalises over the ortho and para positions of the ring. Aliphatic alkoxide ions have no such stabilisation.

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