Question

Which of the following statement is correct regarding the stability of ions of ethyl alcohol and phenol?

• A. Delocalisation of electrons in phenoxide ion stabilise the ion
• B. Delocalisation of electrons in ethoxide ion stabilise the ion
• C. Inductive effect of ethyl and phenyl group stabilise the ion
• D. Localisation of electrons in phenoxide ion stabilise the ion

Answer 1

The correct option is A Delocalisation of electrons in phenoxide ion stabilise the ion

In case of phenol after donating a proton it form phenoxide ion which undergoes resonance stabilization. Delocalization of electrons in phenoxide ion stabilze the ion.