engineering chemistry MCQ #94

The acidity of phenol is due to

engineering chemistry MCQ #94

  1. Question 1

    Q1. The acidity of phenol is due to

    • A) resonance stabilization of phenoxide ion
    • B) inductive effect
    • C) hyperconjugation
    • D) steric hindrance

    Answer: resonance stabilization of phenoxide ion

    Explanation: Phenol's acidity is enhanced by resonance stabilization of the phenoxide ion.