Is C6H5OH an acid or base?
Understand the Problem
The question is asking whether C6H5OH, which is phenol, functions as an acid or a base. Phenol can donate a proton, making it an acid in the Brønsted-Lowry sense, but it is a weak acid compared to stronger acids.
Answer
weak acid
The final answer is weak acid
Answer for screen readers
The final answer is weak acid
More Information
Phenol (C6H5OH) is commonly known as carbolic acid and is a weak acid. It can release a proton to form the phenoxide ion (C6H5O-). The acidity is due to the hydroxyl group (-OH) attached to the aromatic ring.
Sources
- The web page with info on - Example Source - pearson.com
- Phenol | C6H5OH | CID 996 - PubChem - pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- Phenol (Carbolic Acid)- C 6 H 6 O - BYJU'S - byjus.com
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