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CHM 102 Practice Questions Objective Question

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Which one is most acidic?
Options
A Hexanol
B Phenol
Correct Answer
C Water
D Diisopropyl ether
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Phenol is most acidic due to resonance stabilization of the phenoxide ion. Hexanol and water are less acidic, and ethers have no acidic proton.

Hint

Which compound has resonance-stabilized conjugate base?

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