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ChemistryGOCAcid BaseMedium2 minQB
ChemistryMediumsingle choice
Compare the two protons H₁ and H₂ shown in the following compound and identify which proton is more acidic.
Options:
Answer:
D
Solution:
Removing H₁ gives the phenoxide : 
Removing H₂ puts the negative charge on a ring carbon : 
Factor (1) atom : oxygen versus carbon, same period, oxygen is more electronegative and holds the charge far better. The phenoxide is much more stable, so the O-H proton H₁ is more acidic.
Stream:JEESubject:ChemistryTopic:GOCSubtopic:Acid Base
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