MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #141

Phenol is more acidic than ethanol due to the presence of which functional group?

MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #141

  1. Question 1

    Q1. Phenol is more acidic than ethanol due to the presence of which functional group?

    • A) Hydroxyl group (-OH)
    • B) Hydrogen atom (H)
    • C) Methyl group (-CH3)
    • D) Methoxy group (-OCH3)

    Answer: Hydroxyl group (-OH)

    Explanation: The hydroxyl group in phenol is more electronegative than the hydrogen atom in ethanol, making phenol more acidic.