Chemistry, asked by bushrafarooq86, 4 months ago

why phenol is acidic in nature?

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Answered by devika2271

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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.

Answered by ambikayadav23

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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.

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