Question

compare and expain acidic nature of alcohal and phenols
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Answer 1

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So, oxygen attains a partial positive character and it cannot lose hydrogen in alcohol, that is its tendency to donate protons decreases. It is very less acidic than phenol. Since, phenols can easily donate protons rather than alcohols, phenols are more acidic than alcohols.

Answer 2

Answer:

Since, phenols can easily donate protons rather than alcohols, phenols are more acidic than alcohols. Note: In phenols, the OH group is connected to a stable benzene ring. In alcohols, the OH group is not directly connected to aromatic or a benzene ring; usually it is some alkyl group