NTA Abhyas JEE Main2020ChemistryAlcohols Phenols and EthersPractice
Which of the given statement is not correct
Options
- APhenol is more acidic than acetic acid
- BEthanol is less acidic than phenol
- CEthanol has lower boiling point than ethane
- DEthyne is a non-linear molecule
Correct answer
A. Phenol is more acidic than acetic acid
Step-by-step solution
Phenols are much more acidic than alcohols but less so than carboxylic acids or even carbonic acid. This is indicated by the values of ionisation constants. The relative acidity follows the order: K a 1 0 - 5 R C O O H > 1 0 - 7 H 2 C O 3 > 1 0 - 10 C 6 H 5 O H > 1 0 - 14 H O H > 1 0 - 18 R O H