Chemistry-Properties of Phenols

NEET Chemistry Properties of Phenols MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-numerical-Easy-Class 12

What is the approximate carbon-oxygen bond length in phenol?

A

136 pm

B

109 pm

C

120 pm

D

145 pm

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

The NCERT context states that the carbon-oxygen bond length in phenol is 136 pm, which is slightly less than in methanol due to partial double bond character and sp2 hybridisation.

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