Identify a True Statement About the Acidity of Phenol

question 62

Multiple Choice

Identify a true statement about the acidity of phenol.

• A) The pK_a value of phenol is less than the pKa value of acetic acid.
• B) The pK_a values of phenol and water are equal.
• C) Phenol is a weak acid that reacts with strong bases to form water-soluble salts.
• D) Phenol is a strong base that reacts with strong acids to form water-soluble salts.

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