Phenol is an acid but does not react with sodium bicarbonate solu… - Vidyadip

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Phenol is an acid but does not react with sodium bicarbonate solution. Why?

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Answer

Phenol is a weaker acid than carbonic acid $(H_2CO_3)$ and hence does not liberate $CO_2$ from sodium bicarbonate.

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