Why is picric acid more acidic than benzoic acid?
by The acidity of carboxylic acids is generally attributed to the stability of the conjugate base (carboxylate ion) formed after the loss of a proton. In …
Category: OCP Unit 2
Why is meta-nitrophenol less acidic than para-nitrophenol?
The position of the substituent on the aromatic ring influences the acidity of substituted phenols. In the case of meta-nitrophenol (m-nitrophenol) and para-nitrophenol (p-nitrophenol), the …
Effect of Substituent on Acidity of Phenol
Introduction: The acidity of phenol is influenced by the nature and position of substituents on the aromatic ring. Substituents can either enhance or diminish the …
ACIDITY OF PHENOL
Introduction: Phenols are organic compounds containing a benzene ring bonded to a hydroxyl group. They are also known as carbolic acids. Phenols react with active …
WHAT IS PHENOL
Introduction: Phenol, or carbolic acid, is a chemical compound with the molecular formula C6H5OH. The molecule consists of a phenyl group (−C6H5) bonded to a …