NEETChemistrySome Basic Concepts of Organic ChemistryMCQ+4 / −1
The compound that is most difficult to protonate is :
- A

- B

- C

- D

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Correct answer: D
In Ph - OH, the lone pair of electrons on O atom causes delocalization which makes it difficult to protonate due to less availability of electrons.
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