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Effect of Substituents on the Acidity of Phenols

The acidity of phenols, characterized by the ease with which they donate a proton (H+), is significantly influenced by the nature and position of substituents on the aromatic ring. The presence of electron-withdrawing or electron-donating groups alters the electronic distribution within the phenol molecule, impacting its ability to release a proton. This effect is crucial […]