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Dipole moment of phenol is smaller than that of methanol. Why?

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Dipole moment of phenol is smaller than that of methanol. Why?

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In phenol, C – O bond is less polar due to electron-withdrawing effect of benzene ring, whereas in methanol C – O bond is more polar due to electron releasing effect of –CH3 group. Hence, the dipole moment of phenol (1.54 D) is smaller than that of methanol (1.71 D).

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पाठ 11: Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers - Multiple Choice Questions (Type - I) [पृष्ठ १६०]

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पाठ 11 Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers
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