The ionization constant of phenol is higher than that of et…

Chemistry Alcohol, Phenol and Ether All Topic Question for Revision Test Single Correct MCQ

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Published on: August 13, 2026

The ionization constant of phenol is higher than that of ethanol because

phenoxide ion is bulkier than ethoxide ion

phenoxide ion is stronger base than ethoxide ion

phenoxide ion is stabilized through delocalization

phenoxide ion is less stable than ethoxide ion

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Resonance stabilization in phenoxide

ion No resonance in ethoxide ion.

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