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Grade 12Organic Chemistry

which one is more stable .. phenol or phenoxide ion. give reason

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9 Years agoGrade 12
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ApprovedApproved Tutor Answer9 Years ago
Phenoxide is more stable........
Due to resonance stuctures of phenoxide ion. the electron will conjugate in the ring.
more no.of resonance structures more stable is the molecule.....hence phenoxide is more stable than phenol