3. Describe the structure and acidic nature of phenol.
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Phenols are the organic compounds containing benzene ring bonded to a hydroxyl group. They are also known as carbolic acids. Phenols react with active metals like sodium, potassium to form phenoxide. This reaction of phenol with metals indicates its acidic nature.
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Phenols are the organic compounds containing benzene ring bonded to a hydroxyl group. They are also known as carbolic acids. ... This reaction of phenol with metals indicates its acidic nature. Phenols react with aqueous sodium hydroxide too to produce phenoxide ions.
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