11 Considering the three structures depicted below, which of the following statements is entirely True? OH SH A LOH C B Molecule A is a phenol while C is a sulfonic acid which C being more acidic than A. Molecules A and C are phenols and are equally acidic. Molecules A and C are phenols with A being more acidic than C. Molecules A and B are alcohols with A being more acidic than B. Molecule A is a phenol while C is a thiol with C being more acidic than A.

11 Considering the three structures depicted below, which of the following statements is entirely True? OH SH A LOH C B Molecule A is a phenol while C is a sulfonic acid which C being more acidic than A. Molecules A and C are phenols and are equally acidic. Molecules A and C are phenols with A being more acidic than C. Molecules A and B are alcohols with A being more acidic than B. Molecule A is a phenol while C is a thiol with C being more acidic than A.

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Chapter15: Acid–base Equilibria

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