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Carbon atoms bearing the `-OH` group in phenols and `CH_(2)=CH-OH` are

A

both hybridised `sp^(2)`

B

both hybridised `sp^(3)`

C

`sp^(2) and sp^(3)` hybridised respectively.

D

`sp^(3) and sp^(@)` hybridised respectively.

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  • In phenol carbal atom attached to -OH group undergoes :

    A
    `sp^(3)` hybridisation
    B
    sp hybridisation
    C
    `sp^(2)` hybridisation
    D
    No hybridisation

  • Because of resonance the oxygen atom of -OH group of phenol

    A
    Acquires positive charge
    B
    Acquires negative charge
    C
    Remains unaffected
    D
    Liberates

  • Because of resonance the oxygen atom of -OH group of phenol

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    Acquires positive charge
    B
    Acquires negative charge
    C
    Remains uneffected
    D
    Liberates

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