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WBJEE · Chemistry · Alcohols Phenols and Ethers

Which one of the following properties is exhibited by phenol?

  1. A It is soluble in aq. \(\mathrm{NaOH}\) and evolves \(\mathrm{CO}_{2}\) with aq. \(\mathrm{NaHCO}_{3}\)
  2. B It is soluble in aq. NaOH and does not evolve \(\mathrm{CO}_{2}\) withe aq. \(\mathrm{NaHCO}_{3}\)
  3. C It is not soluble in aq. NaOH but evolves \(\mathrm{CO}_{2}\) with aq. \(\mathrm{NaHCO}_{3}\)
  4. D It is insoluble in aq. NaOH and does not evolve \(\mathrm{CO}_{2}\) with aq. \(\mathrm{NaHCO}_{3}\)
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(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.…