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CUET · CHEMISTRY · PYQ PAPER 2023

By reaction of compound \(\text{Ph} - \text{O} - \text{CO} - \text{Ph}\) with NaOH solution yields
A. Phenol
B. Benzaldehyde
C. Benzoic acid
D. Benzophenone
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

  1. A A and B only
  2. B A and C only
  3. C C and D only
  4. D A and D only
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(B) A and C only

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\( \text{Ph} - \text{O} - \text{CO} - \text{Ph} + \text{NaOH} \rightarrow \text{Ph} - \text{OH} + \text{Ph} - \text{COONa} \) Products: Phenol (A), Sodium benzoate (derived from Benzoic acid (C)) A and C only
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