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Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers: Acidity MCQ

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AcidityMediumQuestion 39005

Question

Phenol is more acidic than ethanol because phenoxide ion is:

  1. A
    resonance stabilized
    Correct
  2. B
    sp3^3 hybridized only
  3. C
    less polar
  4. D
    heavier

Correct answer

resonance stabilized

Explanation

Negative charge delocalizes over the ring.

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