Carboxylic Acid and Acid DerivativesEasy
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Phenol is a weaker acid than acetic acid because -
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A.Phenoxide ion is better stabilized by resonance than acetate ion
B.Acetate ion is better stabilized by resonance than phenoxide ion
C.Phenol is less soluble in water than acetic acid
D.Both phenoxide ion and acetate ion are equally stable
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