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The ionization constant of a phenol is h...

The ionization constant of a phenol is higher than that of ethanol because

A

Phenoxide ion is bulkier than ethoxide

B

Phenoxide ion is stronger base than ethoxide

C

Phenoxide ion is stabilised through delocalisation

D

Phenoxide ion is less stable than ethoxide

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The correct Answer is:
C

Phenol is more acidic than ethanol because of stabilization of phenoxide as compare to ethoxide ion.
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