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CHM 102 Practice Questions Objective Question
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Phenol is
Options
A stronger acid than acetic acid
B weaker acid than acetic acid
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C stronger base than methylamine
D weaker base than methylamine
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Phenol (pKa ~10) is a weaker acid than acetic acid (pKa ~4.76). Phenol is more acidic than alcohols but less acidic than carboxylic acids.

Hint

How does phenol's acidity compare to acetic acid?

Question Info

Course: CHM 102
Topic: Practice Questions
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 1749 of 1999
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