Question

How many of the following statement(s) is/are correct?
(A) $o$-phenolsulphonic acid can be converted into $p$-phenolsulphonic acid in the presence of $H_{2}S{O}_4$ if temperature is increased.
(B) Phenol is more acidic than benzyl alcohol
(C) Phenoxide ion activates the ring less in comparison to phenol
(D) Bromination of phenol in aqueous medium produces $2$-bromophenol and $4$-bromophenol.

Answer 1

Answer: 2

(A) Since $p$-phenolsulphonic acid has more thermal stability than $o$-phenolsulphonic acid and hence latter can be converted into former on heating.
(B) Phenol is more acidic than benzyl alcohol because phenoxide ion is more stable than benzyl alkoxide ion.