In Its Reaction with Water,phenol (C₆H₅OH)acts as a Weak Acid

question 65

Multiple Choice

In its reaction with water,phenol (C₆H₅OH) acts as a weak acid.Which of the following statements is false?

• A)Hydronium ions are produced.
• B)Ionization is not complete.
• C)It generates hydroxide ions.
• D)The pH of the solution at 25°C is less than 7.
• E)The ionization reaction reaches equilibrium.

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