phenol is more acidic than ethanolgive reason
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it is a stronger acid because it releases h + ions is a solution. ethanol in some conditions can be even acidic and basic. which means that ethanol is a weak acid
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Phenol is more acidic than alcohol due to the resonance stabilised phenoxide ion.
resonance structure of phenoxide
On the other hand, in the case of ethanol neither ethanol nor ethoxide ion is stabilized by resonance. Hence, they behave as weaker acids than phenols.
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resonance structure of phenoxide
On the other hand, in the case of ethanol neither ethanol nor ethoxide ion is stabilized by resonance. Hence, they behave as weaker acids than phenols.
I hope, this answer helps you.
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