Identify a True Statement About the Acidity of Phenol

Multiple Choice

Identify a true statement about the acidity of phenol.

A) The pK_a value of phenol is less than the pKa value of acetic acid.
B) The pK_a values of phenol and water are equal.
C) Phenol is a weak acid that reacts with strong bases to form water-soluble salts.
D) Phenol is a strong base that reacts with strong acids to form water-soluble salts.