How are phenols structurally different from alcohols?
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Alcohols, on the other hand, have a hydroxyl group (-OH) attached to an aliphatic carbon chain. The general structure of a phenol is: $$\textbf{Phenol:} \hspace{1cm} \ce{Ar-OH}$$ Where Ar represents an aromatic ring (usually benzene). Show more…
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