BASICS OF PHENOLS

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What is another common name for phenol?

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Carbolic acid.

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How many -OH groups are present in dihydric phenols?

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Two.

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What is the chemical formula for phenol?

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C6H5OH.

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Is the structure shown a phenol?

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No.

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What is the classification of phenols based on the number of -OH groups?

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Monohydric, Dihydric, and Trihydric.

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What is the general structure of phenols?

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A benzene ring with one or more -OH groups.

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What type of reaction do phenols typically undergo?

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Electrophilic aromatic substitution.

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What is the acidity of phenols compared to alcohols?

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Phenols are more acidic than alcohols.

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What is the role of phenols in organic synthesis?

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They serve as intermediates in the synthesis of various compounds.

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What is the effect of substituents on the reactivity of phenols?

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Electron-donating groups increase reactivity, while electron-withdrawing groups decrease it.