MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #227

The acidity of a phenol is influenced by the presence of a substituent group on the aromatic ring. What is the effect of introducing a methyl group on the acidity of phenol?

MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #227

  1. Question 1

    Q1. The acidity of a phenol is influenced by the presence of a substituent group on the aromatic ring. What is the effect of introducing a methyl group on the acidity of phenol?

    • A) Increases the acidity of phenol
    • B) Decreases the acidity of phenol
    • C) Has no effect on the acidity of phenol
    • D) Increases the basicity of phenol

    Answer: Has no effect on the acidity of phenol

    Explanation: The introduction of a methyl group has a negligible effect on the acidity of phenol due to resonance stabilization.