NEET Solved Paper 2019 Question 6

Question: The compound that is most difficult to protonate is: [NEET 5-5-2019]

Options:

A)

B)

C)

D)

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Answer:

Correct Answer: B

Solution:

So, the compound that is most difficult to protonate is Phenol.

Therefore, the correct answer is option (B).

Note: It should be noted that protonation in alcohols $\left( {R - O - R} \right)$ are easy usually except in phenol.