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XII MDCAT Chemistry Test #Alcohols and Phenols #Phenols

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Which type of substituent increases the acidic strength of phenol?

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Correct Answer: D) Electron-withdrawing group

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An electron-withdrawing group stabilizes the phenoxide ion by reducing or dispersing negative charge, so it increases the acidity of phenol.

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