Question
Question: For phenol, which of the following statements is correct...
For phenol, which of the following statements is correct
A
It is insoluble in water
B
It has lower melting point compared to aromatic hydrocarbons of comparable molecular weight
C
It has higher boiling point than toluene
D
It does not show acidic property
Answer
It has higher boiling point than toluene
Explanation
Solution
Phenol has higher boiling point than toluene because of hydrogen bonding.