What is the difference between alcohols and phenols? silly reasons will be reported!
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Answer:
PHENOLS :
===>Phenols are the aromatic organic compounds that have a hydroxyl group directly connected to a ring.
===>Phenols are mainly aromatic hydrocarbons.
===>Phenols are acidic in nature and should be diluted before using it.
ALCOHOL:
===>Alcohols are the non- aromatic compounds that have a hydroxyl group connected to the main chain.
===>Alcohols are said to be aliphatic hydrocarbons.
===>In comparison to phenol, alcohols are less acidic.
Explanation:
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The alcohols are a class of organic compounds that hold at least one hydroxyl functional group that is attached to a carbon atom. Phenols, on the other hand, are organic compounds consisting of a hydroxyl group which is attached to an aromatic system of hydrocarbons (arene).
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