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What is the main reason phenols are slightly acidic in water?
What is the main reason phenols are slightly acidic in water?
- As a result of the resonance stabilization of the phenoxide ion (correct)
- Because of the hydroxyl group's ability to donate a proton
- Due to the electron-withdrawing effect of the aromatic ring
- Due to the presence of a benzenediol functional group
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of phenols?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of phenols?
- They are white solids that are easily oxidized by atmospheric air
- They are highly electrophilic and readily undergo nitration
- They are hygroscopic and soluble in water
- They are non-polar and insoluble in water (correct)
What is the product of the reaction between a phenol and aqueous sodium hydroxide?
What is the product of the reaction between a phenol and aqueous sodium hydroxide?
- ArONa(s) + H2O
- ArONa(aq) + H2O (correct)
- ArOH(aq) + NaOH(aq)
- ArOH(aq) + NaOH(aq) → ArONa(s) + H2O
Which of the following is an example of a monohydric phenol?
Which of the following is an example of a monohydric phenol?
Which of the following is a medical application of phenols?
Which of the following is a medical application of phenols?
Which of the following is NOT a type of polyhydric phenol?
Which of the following is NOT a type of polyhydric phenol?
What is the primary mechanism of the Williamson synthesis?
What is the primary mechanism of the Williamson synthesis?
What is the product of the reaction of phenol with dilute HNO3 and HCl at 50°C?
What is the product of the reaction of phenol with dilute HNO3 and HCl at 50°C?
What is the primary use of phenolic compounds in medicine?
What is the primary use of phenolic compounds in medicine?
What is the product of the oxidation of phenol?
What is the product of the oxidation of phenol?
What is the purpose of the nitration reaction in the synthesis of picric acid?
What is the purpose of the nitration reaction in the synthesis of picric acid?
What is the significance of the color change in the detection of phenols?
What is the significance of the color change in the detection of phenols?
What is the primary reaction that occurs when phenol reacts with sodium hydroxide?
What is the primary reaction that occurs when phenol reacts with sodium hydroxide?
What is the product of the reaction between sodium benzene sulfonate and solid NaOH at 300°C?
What is the product of the reaction between sodium benzene sulfonate and solid NaOH at 300°C?
What is the reaction type that occurs when phenol reacts with FeCl3?
What is the reaction type that occurs when phenol reacts with FeCl3?
Which of the following is a type of reaction that occurs with phenol?
Which of the following is a type of reaction that occurs with phenol?
What is the primary use of coal tar?
What is the primary use of coal tar?
What is the mechanism of the reaction of cumene to produce phenol?
What is the mechanism of the reaction of cumene to produce phenol?
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