WBJEE · Chemistry · Alcohols Phenols and Ethers
Which one of the following properties is exhibited by phenol?
- A It is soluble in aq. \(\mathrm{NaOH}\) and evolves \(\mathrm{CO}_{2}\) with aq. \(\mathrm{NaHCO}_{3}\)
- B It is soluble in aq. NaOH and does not evolve \(\mathrm{CO}_{2}\) withe aq. \(\mathrm{NaHCO}_{3}\)
- C It is not soluble in aq. NaOH but evolves \(\mathrm{CO}_{2}\) with aq. \(\mathrm{NaHCO}_{3}\)
- D It is insoluble in aq. NaOH and does not evolve \(\mathrm{CO}_{2}\) with aq. \(\mathrm{NaHCO}_{3}\)
Answer & Solution
Correct Answer
(B) It is soluble in aq. NaOH and does not evolve \(\mathrm{CO}_{2}\) withe aq. \(\mathrm{NaHCO}_{3}\)
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Phenol is a weak acid. It reacts with \(\mathrm{NaOH}\) to produce salt.…
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