Question
Phenols are more ____ than those of other alcohols due to the aromatic nature of the ring, which allows for the resonance stabilization of the negative charge on oxygen, stabilizing the anion.
Answer
Phenols are more acidic than those of other alcohols due to the aromatic nature of the ring, which allows for the resonance stabilization of the negative charge on oxygen, stabilizing the anion.
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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.