MHT CET Chemistry question

ChemistryAlcohols, Phenols and EthersMHT CET

Phenols are more acidic than alcohols because [MHTCET 2007]

Answer: (A)

Solution

The negative charge of the phenoxide ion is delocalised into the benzene ring through resonance, which stabilises the conjugate base and makes phenol

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