11.67 Give two reactions that show the acidic nature of phenol. Compare acidity of phenol with that of ethanol.
11.67 Give two reactions that show the acidic nature of phenol. Compare acidity of phenol with that of ethanol.
11.67
The acidic nature of phenol can be represented by the following two reactions:-
(a) Phenols react with sodium to give sodium phenoxide, liberating H2.
(b) Phenols react with sodium hydroxide to give sodium phenoxide and water as a by-product.
The acidity of phenol is more than that of ethanol. T
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