Which of the following best explains why phenol is more acidic than ethanol.
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◦ The conjugate base of phenol is resonance stabilized, resulting in a weaker conjugate base.
◦ The conjugate base of ethanol has a localized charge.
◦ The conjugate base of phenol has a localized charge, resulting in a stronger conjugate base.
◦ The conjugate base of ethanol has a delocalized charge.
◦ The conjugate base of phenol is resonance stabilized, resulting in a stronger conjugate base.