MCQ
For phenol, which of the following statements is correct
  • A
    It is insoluble in water
  • B
    It has lower melting point compared to aromatic hydrocarbons of comparable molecular weight
  • It has higher boiling point than toluene
  • D
    It does not show acidic property

Answer

Correct option: C.
It has higher boiling point than toluene
c
(c)Phenol has higher boiling point than toluene because of hydrogen bonding.

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