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Discuss the acidic nature of phenols compared to alcohols. 

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Knowledge Check

  • The acidic character of phenol is due to

    A
    Greater resonance stabilization of phenoxide ion over phenol
    B
    Greater resonance stabilization of phenol over phenoxide ion
    C
    Because of tautomerism occurring in phenol
    D
    Because oxygen is more electronegative than hydrogen

  • The acidic character of phenol is due to

    A
    Greater resonance stabilization of phenoxide ion over phenol
    B
    Greater resonance stabilization of phenol over phenoxide ion
    C
    Because of tautomerism occurring in phenol
    D
    Because oxygen is more electronegative than hydrogen