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Give two reactions that show the acidic nature of phenol. Compare acidity of phenol with that of ethanol |
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Answer» The acidic nature of phenol can be represented by the following two reactions: (i) Phenol reacts with sodium to give sodium phenoxide, liberating H2. (ii) Phenol reacts with sodium hydroxide to give sodium phenoxide and water as by-products. The acidity of phenol is more than that of ethanol. |
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