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why phenol more than aliphatic alcohol and water
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Is water more acidic than phenol?
No. Phenol is far more acidic than water.
Why are phenols acidic in nature?
Phenol can act as an acid due to it's stability as phenoxide ion. By releasing H+ ion it will form stable C6H5O- ion. The groups having +I, -I , +M , -M efffects present on phenol will effect acidic nature of phenol. As +I or +M groups which are present at ortho and at para psitions will decrease the acidic character of phenol. If they are at meta position effect is less than at para or ortho positions.Similar to this -I or -M gorups are substituted on phenol they will increase the acidic nature. so, we can say that as the stability of phenoxide ion increases acidic nature of phenol also increases.Phenol can act as an acid due to it's stability as phenoxide ion. By releasing H+ ion it will form stable C6H5O- ion. The groups having +I, -I , +M , -M efffects present on phenol will effect acidic nature of phenol. As +I or +M groups which are present at ortho and at para psitions will decrease the acidic character of phenol. If they are at meta position effect is less than at para or ortho positions.Similar to this -I or -M gorups are substituted on phenol they will increase the acidic nature. so, we can say that as the stability of phenoxide ion increases acidic nature of phenol also increases.Phenol is a weak acid because of the presence of the hydrogen ions.
Why is phenol more soluble in aqueous NaOH than in water?
Phenol is acidic in nature. The phenolate anion is stable through resonance. Hence, an acid base reaction ensues between phenol and NaOH in water resulting in the formation of sodium phenolate, which is highly soluble in water compared to phenol.
Is lauryl alcohol soluble in water?
Nope. The aliphatic chain is too long. I just tried it out.
What happens if you add phenol red to water and blow in it with a straw?
Just did this in my BIO 100 lab at SDSU so I know this answer... Background: Phenol red is a pH indicator which is yellow in acidic solutions and red in basic solutions. When you blow into the water with the phenol red, you are adding Carbon Dioxide into the solution. Carbon Dioxide would make this solution more acidic. Therefore this presence of Carbon Dioxide would change the solution color from red to a more orange - yellow color. Hope that helps!
Is water more acidic than phenol?
No. Phenol is far more acidic than water.
Why are phenols acidic in nature?
Phenol can act as an acid due to it's stability as phenoxide ion. By releasing H+ ion it will form stable C6H5O- ion. The groups having +I, -I , +M , -M efffects present on phenol will effect acidic nature of phenol. As +I or +M groups which are present at ortho and at para psitions will decrease the acidic character of phenol. If they are at meta position effect is less than at para or ortho positions.Similar to this -I or -M gorups are substituted on phenol they will increase the acidic nature. so, we can say that as the stability of phenoxide ion increases acidic nature of phenol also increases.Phenol can act as an acid due to it's stability as phenoxide ion. By releasing H+ ion it will form stable C6H5O- ion. The groups having +I, -I , +M , -M efffects present on phenol will effect acidic nature of phenol. As +I or +M groups which are present at ortho and at para psitions will decrease the acidic character of phenol. If they are at meta position effect is less than at para or ortho positions.Similar to this -I or -M gorups are substituted on phenol they will increase the acidic nature. so, we can say that as the stability of phenoxide ion increases acidic nature of phenol also increases.Phenol is a weak acid because of the presence of the hydrogen ions.
Why is phenol more soluble in aqueous NaOH than in water?
Phenol is acidic in nature. The phenolate anion is stable through resonance. Hence, an acid base reaction ensues between phenol and NaOH in water resulting in the formation of sodium phenolate, which is highly soluble in water compared to phenol.
What is the difference between alcohol and phenols?
Alcohol: C6H13OH (hydroxy-hexane) Phenol : C6H5OH (hydroxy-benzene) Phenolic -OH is acidic (4x stronger than vinegar) where s alcoholic -OH isn't acidic at all; both are NOT ionic or alkaline (OH-)
Is lauryl alcohol soluble in water?
Nope. The aliphatic chain is too long. I just tried it out.
Suggest a chemical test(s) to distinguish ethanol and phenol. Include the reagents reaction conditions and observations. And the equation?
Phenol solution, or phenol directly from the manufacturer?If the phenol is in the form it comes in from the factory, no chemical test is necessary. Phenol is a white crystalline solid.If it's dissolved in water, the easiest test is pH. Phenol solution is more acidic than ethanol. So...whatever you use for a pH test will do ya.
Which is strong acid water or phenol?
Both water and phenol are very weak acids. Though phenol is the stronger of the two.
Is alcohol more acidic than water?
Generally yes, water has a higher Ka value than most alcohols including beverage alcohol.
What happens if you add phenol red to water and blow in it with a straw?
Just did this in my BIO 100 lab at SDSU so I know this answer... Background: Phenol red is a pH indicator which is yellow in acidic solutions and red in basic solutions. When you blow into the water with the phenol red, you are adding Carbon Dioxide into the solution. Carbon Dioxide would make this solution more acidic. Therefore this presence of Carbon Dioxide would change the solution color from red to a more orange - yellow color. Hope that helps!
What happened when impurity is added in phenol water system?
the critical solution temperature for phenol water system increases
Why could the IR spectrum of a sample which is contaminated with water lead to an erroneous conclusion that the compound is an alcohol or a phenol?
Alcohols, phenols, and water all contain a hydrogen covalently bound to an oxygen.
What is phytoremediation of phenol and phenol derivatives by using hairy roots of Brassica juncea?
It is a proposed way of removing phenol from water using mustard greens.
