The pKa of phenol is approximately 10.0

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Problem

The pKa of phenol is approximately 10.0. Based on electronic effects, which of the following is the most reasonable pKa for 4-fluorophenol? (a) 12.012.0 (b) 10.510.5 (c) 9.39.3 (d) 8.58.5

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