NEET Chemistry Properties of Phenols Assertion Reason Question
Assertion (A): Phenol is more acidic than ethanol. | Reason (R): The phenoxide ion formed after losing a proton is more stable due to resonance.
Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
A is true but R is false.
A is false but R is true.
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
Phenol is more acidic than ethanol because the phenoxide ion is resonance-stabilized, making it more stable. This stability favors ionization, explaining the higher acidity of phenol.
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