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The acidic character of phenol is due to

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a

Because of tautomerism occurring in phenol

b

Greater resonance stabilization of phenoxide ion over phenol

c

Because oxygen is more electronegative than hydrogen

d

Greater resonance stabilization of phenol over phenoxide ion

answer is A.

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The acidity of phenols is due to its ability to lose hydrogen ion to form phenoxide ions which is stablised by resonance.

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The acidic character of phenol is due to