Assertion: `C_(2)H_(5)OH` is a weaker base than phenol but is a stronger nucleophile than phenol.
Channel: Doubtnut
Date: 03/01/2020

Assertion: `C_(2)H_(5)OH` is a weaker base than phenol but is a stronger nucleophile than phenol. (1) Reason: In phenol the lone pair of electrons on oxygen is withdrawn towards the ring due to resonance.