Question
In phenols, the possible resonance between the ____ make the hydrogen of the alcohol more acidic than other alcohols.
Answer
In phenols, the possible resonance between the ring and the lone pairs of the oxygen atom in the hydroxyl group make the hydrogen of the alcohol more acidic than other alcohols.
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Alcohols have the general formula ____.
The functional group ____ is referred to as a hydroxyl group.
The functional group –OH is referred to as a ____ group.
Hydroxyl groups attached to aromatic rings are called ____.
Hydroxyl groups attached to ar____e called phenols.
____ attached to aromatic rings are called phenols.