NEETChemistryAlcohols Phenols and Ethers
Explain why the OH group in phenols more strongly held as compared to OH group in alcohols.
Options
- Abecause the OH group in phenols exhibits resonance stabilization,so the C-OH bond acquires the partial double
- Bbecause the OH group in phenols has a higher electron density compared to alcohols.
- Cbecause the OH group in phenols forms stronger hydrogen bonds than alcohols.
- Dbecause the OH group in phenols is more basic than alcohols.
Correct answer
A. because the OH group in phenols exhibits resonance stabilization,so the C-OH bond acquires the partial double
Step-by-step solution
Correct Option is : (A) because the OH group in phenols exhibits resonance stabilization,so the C-OH bond acquires the partial double bond character and hence the bond in phenol becomes shorter and stronger than C-OH bond in alcohol