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phenoxide

Noun

Meaning

phenoxide (plural phenoxides)

(chemistry) any metallic salt of a phenol

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One explanation for the increased acidity over alcohols is resonance stabilization of the phenoxide anion by the aromatic ring. Source: Internet

Since phenols are acidic, they readily react with a strong base like sodium hydroxide to form phenoxide ions. Source: Internet

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