engineering chemistry MCQ #213

Phenol is more acidic than ethanol because

engineering chemistry MCQ #213

  1. Question 1

    Q1. Phenol is more acidic than ethanol because

    • A) phenol is more soluble in water
    • B) phenoxide ion is stabilized by resonance
    • C) phenol has a higher boiling point
    • D) phenol is less volatile

    Answer: phenoxide ion is stabilized by resonance

    Explanation: Resonance stabilization of phenoxide ion makes phenol more acidic.