Chemistry-Properties of Phenols
NEET Chemistry Properties of Phenols MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-fact-Hard-Class 12
What is the bond length of the carbon-oxygen bond in phenol?
A
136 pm
B
142 pm
C
130 pm
D
120 pm
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
The carbon-oxygen bond length in phenol is specified as 136 pm, which is slightly less than that in methanol due to partial double bond character and sp² hybridization of the carbon atom.
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