Question:
The compound that is most difficult to protonate is:
The compound that is most difficult to protonate is:
Updated On: May 8, 2026
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The Correct Option is D
Solution and Explanation
Due to involvement of lone pair of electrons in resonance in phenol, it will have positive charge (partial), hence incoming proton will not be able to attack easily.
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