Alcohols Phenols And Ethers Question 232

Question: Which of the following is acidic

[CBSE PMT 2001; MH CET 2001]

Options:

A) $ CH_3OH $

B) $ C_6H_5OH $

C) $ {{(CH_3)}_2}CHOH $

D) $ CH_3CH_2OH $

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Answer:

Correct Answer: B

Solution:

Due to the resonance stabilisation of phenoxide ion.