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Q1. Why is phenol acidic?
A. Resonance.
Q2. Why is phenol basic?
A. Resonance.
Q3. Why is phenol a poor acid?
A. Because of resonance, the electrons density is reduced, making it hard for H+ to leave,
Q4. Why is phenol a poor base?
A. Because of resonance, the electrons are de localized, making it hard for OH- to leave