Chapter 14, Problem 14.29AP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The stronger acid among the given compounds (ethanol or phenol) should be identified

Concept Introduction:

The compound containing hydroxyl $\left(\text{OH}\right)$ group, which is bonded with tetrahedral carbon atom is called as an alcohol.

Example is given below

The compound containing hydroxyl $\left(\text{OH}\right)$ group, which is bonded with aromatic benzene ring carbon atom is called as phenol.

Example is given below

Acid:

A molecule that can donate ${\text{H}}^{\text{+}}$ ion (proton or hydrogen ion) is called as acid.