(a)[4]
Describe and explain how the acidities of ethanol and phenol differ from that of water.
(b)[5]
Complete the equations to show all products formed in each of these reactions of phenol. Put the reaction conditions in the boxes above the arrows where appropriate. If there is no reaction, write no reaction in the products box. The reactions are phenol with Na, NaOH, CH$_3CO_2$H and Br$_2$.
(c)[4]
Paracetamol, an analgesic drug, can be prepared from phenol by the route below. Suggest the reagents and conditions for each of the three steps, and suggest the structure of intermediate $H$. Record your answers in the boxes provided.