Why Is 2,4,5-Trifluorophenol Much More Acidic Than Phenol

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Multiple Choice

Why is 2,4,5-trifluorophenol much more acidic than phenol?

• A)The fluorines adjacent to the OH group are large and shield the hydroxl group from making the solution basic.
• B)The fluorines de-stabilize the benzene ring and thus give the structure more acidic characteristics.
• C)The fluorines have high electronegativities and help to stabilize the negative charges, which makes it even easier for the hydrogen to be lost.
• D)False! 2,4,5-trifluorophenol is actually not more acidic than phenol.

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