6 Difference Between Alcohol And Phenol

 6 Differences Between Alcohol And Phenol

S.NO.	Alcohol	Phenol
1.	Alcohol is a type of organic compound characterized by a hydroxyl (-OH) group attached to a carbon atom.	Phenol is a type of aromatic compound characterized by a hydroxyl group attached to a benzene ring.
2.	Alcohols can be classified as primary, secondary, or tertiary based on the number of carbon atoms attached to the carbon atom with the hydroxyl group.	Phenol is a primary alcohol.
3.	Alcohols are generally more reactive than phenols due to the presence of a hydrogen atom bonded to the oxygen atom in the hydroxyl group.	Phenols are less reactive due to the electron-withdrawing effect of the aromatic ring.
4.	Alcohols can form a wide range of derivatives through substitution reactions.	Phenols can also form derivatives through substitution reactions, but the reactivity of the hydroxyl group is affected by the presence of the aromatic ring.
5.	Alcohols have a higher boiling point than phenols due to the increased surface area of the molecules.	Phenols have a lower boiling point due to the presence of the aromatic ring.
6.	Alcohols are used in a wide range of industrial and consumer products, including fuel, solvents, and personal care products.	Phenols are used in the production of plastics, resins, and pharmaceuticals.

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