Bond length of phenol is less than the alcohol why? | CGP Edu

Chemistry Alcohol, Phenol and Ether Structures of Functional Groups Single Correct MCQ

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Published on: August 13, 2026

Bond length of phenol is less than the alcohol why?

A

Steric hindrance

B

+R effect of -Ph ring

C

hybridization

D

-R effect of -Ph ring

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Due to resonance, lone-pair of oxygen involved in conjugation with benzene ring and the

partial double bond character will appear which makes the bond length of phenol lesser than alcohol.

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