engineering chemistry MCQ #222

The compound that is less acidic than phenol is

engineering chemistry MCQ #222

  1. Question 1

    Q1. The compound that is less acidic than phenol is

    • A) o-cresol
    • B) p-cresol
    • C) both A and B
    • D) none of these

    Answer: both A and B

    Explanation: Both o-cresol and p-cresol are less acidic than phenol due to the +I effect of the methyl group.