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Alcohols, Phenols, and Ethers — Chemistry STD 12 Science — Question

Rajasthan BoardEnglish MediumSTD 12 ScienceChemistryAlcohols, Phenols, and Ethers1 Mark
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Which of the following compounds will react with sodium hydroxide solution in water?
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Answer

Phenol being more acidic reacts with sodium hydroxide solution in water to give sodium phenoxide which is resonance stabilized. Alcohols are very weak acids. $\ce{C_6H_5OH + NaOH \rightarrow C_6H_5ONa + H_2O}$

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