MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #81

Phenol is more acidic than ethanol due to the resonance stabilization of its conjugate base by the benzene ring.

MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #81

  1. Question 1

    Q1. Phenol is more acidic than ethanol due to the resonance stabilization of its conjugate base by the benzene ring.

    • A) Inductive effect
    • B) Resonance effect
    • C) Hyperconjugation
    • D) Steric hindrance

    Answer: Resonance effect

    Explanation: Phenol's acidity is enhanced by resonance effect; hyperconjugation and inductive effect are not the primary reasons here.