The effect of electron withdrawing group on acidity of phenol is *
1 point
Increase the acidity of phenol
Decrease the acidity of phenol
Both of the above
None of the above
The effect of electron withdrawing group on acidity of phenol is *
1 point
Increase the acidity of phenol
Decrease the acidity of phenol
Both of the above
None of the above
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Electron-withdrawing substituents make a phenol more acidic by stabilizing the phenoxide ion through delocalization of the negative charge and through inductive effects. The effect of multiple substituents on phenol acidity is additive.
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