When phenol acts as an acid,a ________ ion is produced.
A)phenyl
B)benzyl
C)phenolate
D)phenolic
E)phenoxide

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When phenol acts as an acid, it donates a proton and forms a negatively charged phenoxide ion. Therefore, choice E (phenoxide) is the best choice. The other choices are not correct as phenyl refers to the benzene ring without any substituents, benzyl refers to the benzene ring with a CH2CH2 group attached to it, phenolate refers specifically to the anion form of phenol, and phenolic refers to any compound containing the phenol functional group.

When Phenol Acts as an Acid,a ________ Ion Is Produced