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Phenols are much more acidic than alcohols.

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ICSE-ALCOHOLS, PHENOLS AND ETHERS -EXERCISE (PART-II Descriptive Questions) (SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS)
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  11. Why do phenols not give protonation reactions readily?

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