NEETChemistryAlcohols Phenols and Ethers
Dipole moment of phenol is smaller than that of methanol. Why?
Options
- APhenol has a larger molecular size than methanol, leading to a smaller dipole moment.
- BPhenol and methanol have identical dipole moments.
- CPhenol has a symmetrical molecular structure, resulting in cancellation of dipole moments.
- DIn phenol, C—O bond is less polar due to electron-withdrawing effect of benzene ring whereas in methanol, C—O
Correct answer
D. In phenol, C—O bond is less polar due to electron-withdrawing effect of benzene ring whereas in methanol, C—O
Step-by-step solution
Correct Option is : (D) In phenol, C—O bond is less polar due to electron-withdrawing effect of benzene ring whereas in methanol, C—O bond is more polar due to electron releasing effect of —CH 3 group