Phenols, like alcohols, are Brnsted bases. (a) Write the reaction in which the oxygen of phenol reacts

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Phenols, like alcohols, are Brønsted bases.

(a) Write the reaction in which the oxygen of phenol reacts as a base with the acid H2SO4.

(b) On the basis of resonance and polar effects, decide whether phenol or cyclohexanol should be the stronger base.

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Organic Chemistry

ISBN: 9781936221349

6th Edition

Authors: Marc Loudon, Jim Parise

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