JEE Main 2022ChemistryAlcohols Phenols And EthersProperties Preparation And Uses Of PhenolseasyMCQ

JEE Main 2022 — Alcohols Phenols And Ethers Question with Solution

From: JEE Main 2022 (Online) 29th June Morning Shift

Question

Given below are two statements :

Statement I : Phenols are weakly acidic.

Statement II : Therefore they are freely soluble in NaOH solution and are weaker acids than alcohols and water.

Choose the most appropriate option :

Choose an option

Show full solutionCorrect option: C
Correct answer
CStatement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect.

Step-by-step explanation

Phenol are weakly acidic. Phenol is more acidic than alcohol & H2O statement (I) is correct. (II) is incorrect.

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