Question

Why phenol is acidic​

Answer 1

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The acidity of phenols is due to its ability to lose hydrogen ion to form phenoxide ions. Thus, the phenoxide ion is formed. The phenoxide ion formed is stabilized by the delocalization of negative charge due to the resonance in the benzene ring.

Answer 2

Answer:

The acidity of phenols is due to its ability to lose hydrogen ion to form phenoxide ions. ... Thus, the phenoxide ion is formed. The phenoxide ion formed is stabilized by the delocalization of negative charge due to the resonance in the benzene ring.

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