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Phenols are stronger acids than which pair of compounds?
AMineral acids and water
BMineral acids and alcohols
CCarboxylic acids and water
DAlcohols and also water
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Alcohols and also water
Phenols dissolve in aqueous NaOH, showing they outdo both alcohols and water in acidity.
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