engineering chemistry MCQ #171

The most acidic hydrogen in the following compound is

engineering chemistry MCQ #171

  1. Question 1

    Q1. The most acidic hydrogen in the following compound is

    • A) CH₃CH₂OH
    • B) C₆H₅OH
    • C) C₆H₅CH₂OH
    • D) CH₃CH₂CH₂OH

    Answer: C₆H₅OH

    Explanation: Phenol is more acidic than alcohols due to the resonance stabilization of the phenoxide ion.