AIPMT PRELIMS2000Chemistry-Organic Chemistry
AIPMT PRELIMS 2000 Chemistry Stability of Ions MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 11
Which of the following statement is correct for the stability of ions of ethyl alcohol and phenol :
A
Delocalisation of π-electrons in phenoxide ion
B
Delocalisation of electrons in ethoxide ion
C
Inductive effect of ethyl and phenyl group
D
Localisation of π-electrons in phenoxide ion
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
The phenoxide ion is stabilized by resonance due to the delocalization of π-electrons.
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