engineering chemistry MCQ #37

The acidity of phenol is increased by

engineering chemistry MCQ #37

  1. Question 1

    Q1. The acidity of phenol is increased by

    • A) Electron-donating groups
    • B) Electron-withdrawing groups
    • C) Alkyl groups
    • D) Aryl groups

    Answer: Electron-withdrawing groups

    Explanation: Electron-withdrawing groups increase the acidity of phenol by stabilizing the phenoxide ion.