engineering chemistry MCQ #164

Phenol is more acidic than ethanol due to

engineering chemistry MCQ #164

  1. Question 1

    Q1. Phenol is more acidic than ethanol due to

    • A) Resonance stabilization of phenoxide ion
    • B) Hyperconjugation in phenol
    • C) Higher molecular weight of phenol
    • D) Presence of benzene ring

    Answer: Resonance stabilization of phenoxide ion

    Explanation: Phenoxide ion is resonance stabilized, thus increasing the acidity of phenol.