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COMEDK · Chemistry · 26. Alcohols Phenols and Ethers

Choose the incorrect statement.

  1. A \(\mathrm{m}\) - Cresol is a weaker acid than Phenol.
  2. B Acetylation of Salicylic acid produces 2-Acetoxybenzoic acid.
  3. C Phenol on heating with Conc. \(\mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{SO}_4\) yields sulphanilic acid.
  4. D Acidic nature of Phenol is due to -I effect of oxygen of the hydroxyl group.
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(C) Phenol on heating with Conc. \(\mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{SO}_4\) yields sulphanilic acid.

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(1) Correct: m-Cresol has a \(-CH_3\) group (\(+I\) effect) which destabilizes the phenoxide ion \(\to\) weaker acid than phenol. (2) Correct: Acetylation of salicylic acid (2-hydroxybenzoic acid) with acetic anhydride gives 2-acetoxybenzoic acid (aspirin). (3) Incorrect: Phenol…
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