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Why is phenol soluble in NaOH while ethanol is not?

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Higher molecular weight Resonance stabilization of phenoxide ion Correct Stronger hydrogen bonding Presence of benzene ring

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Phenol is more acidic due to resonance stabilization of the phenoxide ion, allowing it to form a soluble salt with NaOH, unlike ethanol, which is a weaker acid.

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