engineering chemistry MCQ #284

Phenols are more acidic than alcohols because?

engineering chemistry MCQ #284

  1. Question 1

    Q1. Phenols are more acidic than alcohols because?

    • A) Phenoxide ion is resonance stabilized
    • B) Phenol is more polar
    • C) Phenol has higher molecular weight
    • D) None of these

    Answer: Phenoxide ion is resonance stabilized

    Explanation: Phenoxide ion is resonance stabilized, making phenols more acidic.