Chemistry-Properties of Phenols

NEET Chemistry Properties of Phenols MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-numerical-Hard-Class 12

Based on the pKa values provided, by what factor is phenol more acidic than ethanol?

A

10,000

B

1,000,000

C

100,000

D

10,000,000

Correct Answer

Option B

Detailed Explanation

The pKa of phenol is 10.0 and that of ethanol is 15.9. The acidity difference is calculated as 10^(15.9 - 10.0) = 1,000,000 times, indicating phenol is a million times more acidic than ethanol.

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