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Published on: August 11, 2026
Which of the following statements is correct regarding phenol?
A
The electron density increases on oxygen due to higher electronegativity of sp 2 -hybridised carbon atom of phenol.
B
Increase in the polarity of 
bond results in decrease in ionisation of phenols than that of alcohls.
bond results in decrease in ionisation of phenols than that of alcohls. C
In alkoxide ion, the negative charge is localized on oxygen, while in phenoxide ion, the charge is delocalized.
D
In substituted phenols, the presence of electron withdrawing groups decreases the acidic strength of phenol.
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
C
Statement is correct, regarding phenol whereas other statements ( 
and d) are incorrect.
Corrected statements are as follows:
The electron density decreases on oxygen due to the higher electronegativity of 
-hybridised carbon of phenol.
Increase in the polarity of 
bond results in an increase in ionisation of phenols than that of alcohols.
In substituted phenols, the presence of electron withdrawing groups enhances the acidic strength of phenol.
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